Title:
Addressing Gendered Violence against Inuit Women: A review of police policies and practices in Inuit Nunangat
Agreement Value:
$93,771.00
Agreement Date:
May 16, 2019 - Oct 31, 2019
Description:
Given high rates of violence against Inuit women, the recipient stresses need to improve relations with police and social services. There is a paucity of research reflecting Inuit women's perceptions of and experiences with the police, as well as the issues and challenges faced when policing Inuit communities. The recipient emphasizes the importance of ensuring good first encounters between police services and Inuit women. If these critical first interactions are poor, women may be deterred from pursuing further legal action against their abuser. Many Inuit women do not have a good understanding of the Canadian justice system, which is very different from Inuit cultural norms. The recipient will examine international policing practices with an emphasis on innovative government responses to improve service delivery to Indigenous communities.
Organization:
Public Safety Canada
Expected Results:
Identifying promising policing practices, interventions and strategies adopted at other jurisdictions aimed at improving service delivery in Indigenous communities. Support the building of evidence-based policing practices to facilitate effective crime reduction, effective collaboration between the police and Inuit women in addressing public safety issues, increased confidence and satisfaction in policing services and reduced violence against women.
Location:
Ottawa, Ontario, CA K1N 7B7
Reference Number:
214-2019-2020-Q1-0050
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Type:
Not-for-profit organization or charity
Recipient's Legal Name:
Pauktuutit Inuit Women of Canada
Program:
Policy Development Contribution Program (PDCP)
Program Purpose:
The contributions' overall objectives are to forge greater consensus and cooperation among various levels of government and other stakeholders through policy initiatives and activities. Contribution funding has been chosen in order to monitor progress and results of projects/initiatives. The program contributes to the achievement of departmental legislative, policy development, and consultative objectives by:
-Supporting projects in priority areas to address public policy issues of strategic importance to the Department;
-Supporting information driven projects and participation in cross-sectoral and inter-jurisdictional policy and legislative initiatives;
-Supporting innovative approaches and the acquisition of knowledge and the ability to translate knowledge into action for communities and community-based organizations; and
-Contributing to enhanced public safety and emergency management.