Stopping The Violence Branch
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VANCOUVER – March 16,
2007 - Nine organizations across British Columbia will receive a
total of $1.2 million to launch violence prevention projects that
engage men and boys in preventing violence against women and girls. Projects that prevent violence against women and girls – by focusing
on the attitudes and behaviours that lead to violence – are
receiving up to $150,000 each as part of the one-time Partners in
Prevention grants first announced by the Province in November 2006.,Projects range from men’s workshops offering relevant training and
support to online awareness campaigns and respect-building projects
geared to youth.
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Minister Ida Chong
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Projects that prevent violence against women and girls – by focusing
on the attitudes and behaviours that lead to violence – are
receiving up to $150,000 each as part of the one-time Partners in
Prevention grants first announced by the Province in November 2006.,Projects range from men’s workshops offering relevant training and
support to online awareness campaigns and respect-building projects
geared to youth.
These projects were chosen for their provincial scope and relevance
– to ensure the widest impact possible.
The request for Partners in Prevention grant applications
was issued by Ida Chong, Minister Responsible for Women's Issues, on
Nov. 25, 2006.
Contact Information
Partners in Prevention
Ministry of Community Services
Victoria, BC
Telephone: 250 356-9340
Fax: 250 356-0542
E-mail Partners in
Prevention
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