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Title:

Breaking Barriers: Understanding the needs of victims/survivors to empower access to community supports

Agreement Number:

21716

Agreement Value:

$767,553.48

Agreement Date:

Mar 11, 2021 - Mar 31, 2026

Description:

The project seeks to support victims and survivors of human trafficking by understanding their needs and identifying and supporting better access to wraparound community supports. The project will ensure that a victim-centered/trauma-informed approach is integrated into the engagement with victims/survivors of human trafficking. By identifying their individual needs and culturally appropriate supports in their community, we can empower victims/survivors to escape these insurmountable barriers.

Organization:

Public Safety Canada

Expected Results:

The objective of this project is to provide best practices in empowering victims/survivors of human trafficking (HT). Appropriate supports for HT victims and survivors by location will be successfully identified and there will be an increase in referrals and support for victims/survivors of human trafficking through a better collaboration with Multi Agency Working Groups. Development and utilization of HT Victim Needs Assessment and Transition Planning is also expected to be accomplished. Members will be trained on trauma-informed and victim-centred approaches to empower victims of human trafficking. A framework for victim-centred and trauma-informed approach to assisting and understanding the needs of victims/survivors of HT will be established. Concrete knowledge and tools to support victims/survivors of human trafficking to access wraparound services will have been successfully disseminated.

Location:

Orillia, Ontario, CA L3V 7V3

Reference Number:

088-2024-2025-Q4-00168

Agreement Type:

Contribution

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Type:

Other

Additional Information:

The purpose of this amendment is to extend the agreement date to March 31, 2026, and increase the Public Safety Canada funding amount from $617,621.48 to $ $767,553.48.

Amendment Date

Mar 21, 2025

Recipient's Operating Name:

Ontario Provincial Police

Recipient's Legal Name:

Ontario Provincial Police

Program:

(CPCSOC) Contribution Program to Combat Serious and Organized Crime

Program Purpose:

CPCSOC supports initiatives, research, partnership building, specialized police services, projects and programs to increase knowledge, raise awareness and/or help advance efforts to combat serious and organized crime, through funding allocations to eligible recipients

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