Prevention of Violence Against Women Week 2008 - Ministry of Community Services

Women

Prevention of Violence Against Women Week
April 20 - 26, 2008

April 25, 2008
Funding Supports Program for Children Who Witness Abuse
VICTORIA – The BC/Yukon Society of Transition Houses is receiving $356,854 in funding to support its Violence is Preventable (VIP) program for children who witness abuse. The funding was announced by Ida Chong, Minister of Community Services and Minister responsible for Seniors’ and Women’s Issues, during Prevention of Violence Against Women Week. Details.
April 24, 2008
M.A.P. Funding Benefits Street-Level Sex Trade Workers
VICTORIA – Some of the most vulnerable women working in the sex trade in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside (DTES) will continue to receive services through the Mobile Access Project (MAP), thanks to $190,000 from the Province. Details.
April 23, 2008
Funding Assists B.C.-Based Violence Prevention Program
VICTORIA – An award-winning made-in-B.C. primary violence prevention program will receive $500,000 to continue its unique work. Details.
April 21, 2008
Funding Supports Métis Violence Prevention Program
VICTORIA – The Métis Nation British Columbia and Métis Women’s Secretariat-BC will receive over $137,500 in funding to support violence against women prevention activities, which includes engaging Métis men and boys in prevention of violence against women and girls. Details