Six programs in Prince George stand to benefit from Civil Forfeiture Grant money from the province.
It will benefit from projects working to advance community safety, address gender-based violence and, support Indigenous healing.
“Community safety is one of our top priorities and a key part of that is ensuring organizations working in our communities have the resources they need to effect change,” said Garry Begg, Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General.
“Whether it’s helping youth, preventing gender-based violence or supporting Indigenous healing, these investments are empowering communities to implement community-based initiatives that enhance safety.”
The Civil Forfeiture Grant program addresses crime at its roots and supports public safety projects by converting forfeited assets that were the instruments or proceeds of unlawful activity.
In 2025, funding will support 166 community-led projects throughout B.C., including initiatives by local governments, Indigenous organizations, school districts, not-for-profit groups and health authorities. Projects fall under key priority areas, such as:
* child and youth advocacy centres;
* crime prevention;
* domestic-violence prevention/intervention programming;
* gender-based violence;
* Indigenous healing; and
* restorative justice
As part of the 2024-25 cycle, the following initiatives for the Prince George area were approved:
- Nusdeh Yo School – $40,000
- Carrier Sekani Family Services – $40,000
- Niwîķôwin Métis Family Services Society (NMFSS) – $40,000
- Takla Nation Land-Based Violence Prevention Project – $40,000
- Phoenix Transition Society – $37,143
- WITS Foundation Society – $40,000
For a link to the full list of recipients, click here.
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