PREVENTING VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN
Michael Gravelle, M.P.P. / Bill Mauro, M.P.P.
Thunder Bay – Superior North / Thunder Bay – Atikokan
For Immediate Release May 25, 2010
McGuinty Government Promoting Awareness, Prevention and Recovery
The Ontario government is helping eighteen not-for-profit groups in the ridings of Thunder Bay-Atikokan and Thunder Bay-Superior North, to make life safer for women and children.
These organizations focus on raising public awareness, training staff and offering information, workshops and shelter to victims of domestic violence, who are overwhelmingly women.
This year, organizations in Thunder Bay-Atikokan and Thunder Bay-Superior North will receive a total of $53,300 to run programs and buy resources and equipment. The grants are provided through the Violence Against Women Prevention Initiative.
“Our government continues to provide supports to women and children affected by violence and abuse. Not-for-profit organizations work hard to help women and children, and we are proud to partner with them in this ongoing effort.”
— Bill Mauro, MPP Thunder Bay-Atikokan
“Our government remains strongly committed to helping women and children affected by violence and abuse. While I am proud of our government’s accomplishments, domestic violence is a complex problem. We must all be part of the solution.”
— Michael Gravelle, MPP Thunder Bay-Superior North
- In 2009-2010, the Violence against Women Prevention Initiative is providing 94 organizations in Northern Ontario with a total of $280,000 for programs, resources and equipment.
- May is Sexual Assault Prevention Month in Ontario.
- The Assaulted Women’s Helpline is a multi-lingual, 24/7, toll-free crisis telephone service that is anonymous and confidential. Phone 1-866-863-0511, TTY 1-866-863-7868
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Find out about Ontario government grants for organizations that provide services for women
