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Honourable Ida Chong
Minister of Community Services
and Minister Responsible for Seniors' and Women's Issues

PROVINCE ANNOUNCES 'PARTNERS IN PREVENTION' GRANT RECIPIENTS

VANCOUVER – March 16, 2007 -  Nine organizations across the province will receive a total of $1.2 million to launch violence prevention projects that engage men and boys in preventing violence against women and girls. Projects range from men’s workshops offering relevant training and support to online awareness campaigns and respect-building projects geared to youth. Pictured at Friday's Partners in Prevention announcement are (left to right): Janet Austin, CEO of the YWCA of Vancouver; Ida Chong, Minister Responsible for Women's Issues; Manpreet Grewal, manager of Multicultural and Immigrant Services at Abbotsford Community Services; and Vancouver-Burrard MLA Lorne Mayencourt. Another photo from same event. Third photo from same event. Read March 16 news release and backgrounder. Visit the ministry's Partners in Prevention website to learn more.