Federally-funded crime prevention program to help at-risk Aboriginal youth
April 15, 2014 - Vancouver, British Columbia - Public Safety Canada
The Honourable Steven Blaney, Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness, along with John Weston, Member of Parliament for West Vancouver-Sunshine Coast-Sea to Sky Country, today announced $4,106,413 in federal funding over five years for the crime prevention project Changing Direction in Support of Aboriginal Youth, which will help at-risk youth in Nanaimo and Williams Lake, British Columbia.
The project,run by the Native Courtworker and Counselling Association of British Columbia, will provide targeted intervention to approximately 200 Aboriginal youth aged 12 to 18 who are at risk of becoming involved in gang activity. By providing individualized counselling programs, mentorship, and focusing on traditional activities, the Association will help youth avoid involvement in criminal activity and will reinforce a healthy attachment to community and culture.
Jason Tamming
Press Secretary
Office of the Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness
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