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VICTORIA, B.C. – The Province has announced more than $8.6 million in grants to support community-based crime prevention and remediation initiatives.
Around 221 projects across the province, including one in Dawson Creek, will be receiving one-time grants through the Civil Forfeiture Crime Prevention and Remediation grant program. These projects are led by not-for-profits, local governments, school districts, and more.
The Dawson Creek Peer Initiative has been awarded a $51,900 grant. This project seeks to employ those living with or who have experienced living with drug use as a way to decrease theft and property crime. They would work with the Society of Narcotic and Opioid Wellness (SNOW) and receive compensation in different ways while working in various positions.
Vancouver Island, Powell River groups benefit from civil forfeiture proceeds
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Cash seized by the police in cases connected to gangs and drugs is being used to keep kids out of gangs and reduce violence against women.
In total, 221 projects are getting one-time grants worth $8.6 million through the Civil Forfeiture Crime Prevention and Remediation grant program.
“Over the past 15 years, most civil forfeiture cases have been related to drugs, gangs, and organized crime. In turn, it’s appropriate that once again, some of the proceeds are going into gang prevention,” said B.C. solicitor general, Mike Farnworth.
Seven Williams Lake groups receive grants to curb gang violence
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Seven groups in Williams Lake will be receiving funding to support community-based crime prevention and remediation initiatives.
221 projects across the province will receive their share of $8.6 million through the Civil Forfeiture Crime Prevention and Remediation grant program.
“Over the past 15 years, most civil forfeiture cases have been related to drug, gang and organized crime. In turn, it’s appropriate that once again, some of the proceeds are going into gang prevention,” says Mike Farnworth, Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General. “These annual grants support life-changing and even life-saving work through supporting the prevention of gang involvement and of gender-based violence and violence against women.”
VICTORIA — British Columbia is providing $8.6 million in grants for communities and families dealing with gun and gang violence.A government news release says 221 not-for-profit projects led by local. . .