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VICTORIA – Projects that prevent
violence against women and girls – by changing the attitudes and behaviours
that lead to violence – may receive up to $150,000 in support as part of the
new
$1.2-million Partners in Prevention one-time grants announced today by Ida
Chong, Minister of Community Services and Minister Responsible for Seniors’ and
Women’s Issues.
“We as a society must continue to reach out to everyone with the message that violence against girls and women is unacceptable,” said Chong. “Our Partners in Prevention grants aim to break the cycle of violence by encouraging people to reject the attitudes that lead to violence in the first place. We’re building on the system of supports we already have in place to assist women fleeing violence by focusing more on some of the root causes.”
Partners in Prevention projects, which will be provincial in scope, could include awareness campaigns or educational materials and may deal with violence against women generally or focus on one specific form of violence or one particular societal group. Priority will be given to projects that focus on collaborating with men and boys to be partners in prevention.
“To effect lasting change in violence prevention, all of us must be part of the solution," added Ron Schwartz, executive director of the Victoria Family Violence Prevention Society. “All of us, including men and boys, have key roles to play in prevention by learning about, demonstrating, and promoting healthy behaviours. While community work is essential, it's encouraging to see that these grants recognize the need for work that can be carried out province-wide."
For more information, see: www.cserv.gov.bc.ca/womens_services/stopping-violence/index.htm
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