Improving Access to Services for Victims of Crime in Nova Scotia
(firmenpresse) - HALIFAX, NOVA SCOTIA -- (Marketwired) -- 10/12/16 -- Victims of crime deserve to have access to services that respond to their needs as well as the needs of their families and communities.
Today, Member of Parliament for Halifax Andy Fillmore, on behalf of the Honourable Jody Wilson-Raybould, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, accompanied by the Honourable Diana Whalen, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Nova Scotia, announced funding of more than $3.75 million over five years to help Victims Services at the Nova Scotia Department of Justice build its capacity to respond to an increasing demand for victims services. The funding will support direct services to victims of crime that include services tailored to Indigenous victims, resources to help victims collect restitution payments from offenders, and measures to facilitate the participation of victims in the justice system.
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"Victim services are an important part of a justice system that is fair, efficient and accessible to all Canadians. Victims should have access to services and programs that can help them recover from the crimes committed against them, as well as opportunities for meaningful participation in the criminal justice system. This can be particularly true for victims who also are more vulnerable due to cultural, social and economic challenges. This includes women, Indigenous peoples, minority groups and immigrants. I am pleased that this funding will provide enhanced supports to these and other victims."
Andy Fillmore
Member of Parliament for Halifax
"I want to thank the Government of Canada for their investment in victim services on behalf of all Nova Scotians," said Justice Minister Diana Whalen. "This agreement will help victims of crime navigate the justice system and receive the support they need."
The Honourable Diana Whalen
Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Nova Scotia
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Victims Fund agreement with the Province of Nova Scotia
Victims Fund
Providing the necessary supports and services to respond to the immediate and ongoing needs of victims, survivors, their families and their communities is an important part of a fair and accessible criminal justice system. The Victims Fund is a grants and contributions program administered by the Department of Justice Canada. Funds are made available each year to provinces, territories and non-governmental organizations whose projects and activities support the objectives of the Federal Victims Strategy.
The Victims Fund supports projects and activities that:
In 2016-2017, the Fund will contribute more than $21 million to provincial and territorial governments and non-governmental organizations to increase awareness and knowledge of victim issues, legislation, and services available, as well as to develop and deliver victim programs, services, and assistance to meet gaps in services for victims of crime.
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Improving Access to Justice Services for Victims of Crime in Nova Scotia
The Department of Justice Canada is contributing $3,750,000 over five years to advance victim services and access to justice for victims and witnesses, while giving victims a more effective voice in the criminal justice system in Nova Scotia.
The anticipated outcomes of the activities include:
October 2016
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Datum: 12.10.2016 - 06:47 Uhr
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