The help comes through a three year $10 million grant program to support the delivery of coordinated emergency sexual assault response services in regions throughout B.C.
“Gender-based violence, including sexual assault, can increase during times of crisis, and that’s why our government continues to prioritize services and supports for survivors of these devastating crimes,” said Mike Farnworth, Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General.
The Ending Violence Association of B.C. has received funding to administer the grant program, in collaboration with the Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General, the Ministry of Finance – Gender Equity Office and the Minister’s Advisory Council on Indigenous Women.
The program will help organizations deliver community-based emergency sexual assault response services that are trauma informed and culturally appropriate.
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