Groups Benefit From Crime Prevention Grants

Apr 15, 2019 | 6:00 AM

Money and assets seized from criminals by the government are being invested back into communities.

The Vernon Women’s Transition House Society gets $70,000 from the crime prevention and remediation grant program.

“This project will help bridge the gap in funding for staffing, training, program expenses and clinical supervision which will allow the Oak Centre to continue service delivery and increase their capacity in 2019-2020,” says a government news release.

The North Okanagan Restorative Justice Society will get $19,156 to advance and share a Victim-Centre Practice Project.

“This project will enhance the capacity of the applicant to support victims and other participants through monthly mentoring and coaching sessions with paid and unpaid RJ practitioners. The mentoring and coaching will be conducted with Just Outcomes Consulting, which specializes in victim-centred restorative justice practice,” says the release.

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In total, more than 170 local organizations and projects – led by community not-for-profits, school districts, and more – will receive one-time grants through the Crime Prevention and Remediation grant program.

“Taking the proceeds of crime and putting them back into our communities to help prevent further crime is just one way to help make our neighbourhoods safer,” says Mike Farnworth, Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General. “Many of these organizations are working with our most vulnerable citizens, helping them to rebuild and heal after years of violence, or working to prevent youth from engaging in a life of crime.”

by Corey Fischer