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VICTORIA – B.C. communities will receive support for their efforts to prevent violence against women as a result of the new Community Action for Women’s Safety grants, announced today by Ida Chong, Minister of Community Services and Minister Responsible for Seniors’ and Women’s Issues.
“Violence against women is unacceptable,” said Chong. “We recognize that successful awareness and prevention programs start at the community level. Local organizations are in the best position to shift attitudes and behaviour that will ultimately make B.C. communities safer for women and their families.”
The Province is providing $1 million to encourage community and provincial organizations to develop collaborative and lasting projects that address domestic violence. Priority will be given to projects that address safety for Aboriginal women, immigrant and visible minority women, older women, and women with disabilities.
“Any woman who has experienced violence faces challenges that can be magnified by cultural or even physical factors,” said Tracy Porteous, executive director of the BC Association of Specialized Victim Assistance and Counselling Programs. “This funding from the Province is important because it encourages organizations to work together to ensure the well-being of the most vulnerable women in our communities.”
Applications are available at: www.cserv.gov.bc.ca/womens_services/stopping-violence/index.htm
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Ministry of Community Services 250 356-6334 |
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