REGINA — The Government of Saskatchewan has declared May 15 to 20 as Sexual Violence Awareness Week in Saskatchewan.
In 2023-24, the Ministries of Justice and Attorney General and Corrections, Policing and Public Safety are providing $1.9 million to community-based organizations in the province to support survivors of sexual violence. These community partners provide a variety of services, including counselling, public education, support groups, transportation, and in-person support during medical and legal appointments.
This is part of a total allocation of $27.5 million this year. It includes $150,000 to Hope Restored, which offers public education and services to victims of human trafficking, and $876,000 in operational funding over three years to support second-stage housing, including intervention and counselling services, for women and their children leaving interpersonal violence and abuse.
A total of $25,000 is allocated to expand the Victim Advocate Case Review (VACR) program to Moose Jaw and Prince Albert. The VACR program allows community experts to collaborate with police agencies on closed sexual violence files.
Additional information on supports and services for survivors of sexual violence can be found at https://www.saskatchewan.ca/residents/justice-crime-and-the-law/victims-of-crime-and-abuse/sexual-violence-information-and-support.
To learn more about VACR, please see https://www.saskatchewan.ca/government/news-and-media/2023/march/20/victim-advocate-case-review-program-expands-to-moose-jaw-and-prince-albert.
