REGINA – Groups that provide programs for victims of violence and abuse are getting over $11 million from the Saskatchewan government. The funding will go to 33 community-based organizations to deliver 43 programs over the upcoming fiscal year.
Among those programs are those for family-violence outreach, transition houses, and sexual assault services.
Saskatchewan Justice Minister Gordon Wyant said the money will go to those “programs that offer support to Saskatchewan residents who need it the most.”
The majority of the money, $6.6 million, will go to transition houses for 24-hour, staffed emergency shelters and support for women and their children fleeing violence and abuse.
Jo-Anne Dusel, who is the provincial coordinator of the Provincial Association of Transition Houses, said it will help “contribute to a safer Saskatchewan.”
The money will also be used for counselling and child care.
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Dianna Graves, the executive director of Sexual Assault Services of Saskatchewan, said the money their groups are receiving is much needed.
“This will allow our members to increase the services they provide to those in need,” said Graves.
Seven sexual assault organizations will receive $1.2 million for direct support of sexual assault victims.
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