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Title:

2020 to 2025 GP to NVOs - 7th Step Society of Canada

Agreement Number:

21422

Agreement Value:

$370,205.00

Agreement Date:

Mar 26, 2020 - Mar 31, 2025

Description:

The 7th Step Society of Canada is a national organization with seven chapters across the country. The organization supports offender reintegration by assisting in the preparation of pre-release plans and providing peer support to members. The Society holds public forums to engage with the general public and share information on crime, corrections and public safety. The Society also communicates with prison officials regarding the safe reintegration of offenders into the community. The organization’s target population is the recidivist and long term offender group for both men and women.

Organization:

Public Safety Canada

Expected Results:

The expected outcomes following the provision of funding under the GP to NVOs include the following:

Immediate Outcomes
• Increased knowledge and understanding for decision-making in Canada’s criminal justice and corrections systems.
• Shared knowledge and awareness leading to enhanced delivery of services, such as dissemination of information.
• Improved intersectoral/interdisciplinary collaboration and delivery of services.

Intermediate Outcomes
• Contribution to national policy dialogue on matters related to criminal justice.
• Increased capacity of the organization to fulfill its mandate.
• Increased community capacity to work with victims, offenders, families, and local officials such as police and emergency first responders.

Long Term Outcome
• A safer, secure and more resilient Canadian society.

Location:

Calgary, Alberta, CA T2T 1H1

Reference Number:

214-2020-2021-Q1-0002

Agreement Type:

Contribution

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Business Number:

119253805RT0001

Recipient Type:

Not-for-profit organization or charity

Additional Information:

This agreement was not included in the 2019-20 Q4 Proactive Disclosure due to COVID restrictions and working from home which did not allow for the information to be related in time.

Recipient's Legal Name:

The 7th Step Society of Canada

Program:

(GP to NVOs) The Grants Program to National Voluntary Organizations

Program Purpose:

Grant helps to maintain a national structure and cover core operating expenses.