Alberta continues to support victims of crime

News Release
Alberta continues to support victims of crime

The Government of Alberta is assisting 41 community and police-based programs to continue helping victims of crime.

The groups help Albertans affected by criminal acts, including domestic violence, elder abuse, assault, and sexual exploitation.

Grants of more than $9.1 million over the next three years to the provincial network of organizations that support victims of crime are on top of nearly $10.4 million in previous commitments.

“For victims to be helped they need to be heard, which is why this funding is so important. Supporting groups that work with Albertans impacted by crime is vital to helping individuals recover and move forward with their lives.”
Dave Hancock, Premier of Alberta

“It’s the goal of Alberta Justice and Solicitor General to support victims first. That’s why we’re proud to help these organizations who help support victims of crime.”
Jonathan Denis, Minister of Alberta Justice and Solicitor General

“The $450,000 from the Victims of Crime fund will allow HomeFront’s caseworkers to support approximately 3,000 victims and their 3,150 children over the next three years to break the cycle of abuse.”
Kevin McNichol, Executive Director, HomeFront the Society for the Prevention of Domestic Violence

“This grant is an integral part of providing services to victims of crime in our community. The fund helps to reach victims across our Nation lands, which span more than 300,000 acres of land, serving more than 7,000 people. This funding also helps victims access programs, referrals and support that is much needed within our community.”
Tyler White, CEO, Siksika Health Services, Crisis Response & Victim Services

“ACT Alberta remains the only provincial non-governmental organization that is responding to human trafficking in this way, and the support of the Alberta Government is crucial for this work. With this support we can continue to position Alberta as a leader in Canada’s response to human trafficking.”
Andrea Burkhart, Executive Director, The Action Coalition on Human Trafficking (ACT Alberta)