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Manitoba to address gender-based violence with $22.3-million investment through National Action Plan
Manitoba Government News Release--The Manitoba government, in partnership with the Government of Canada, is investing $22.3 million over four years to support the implementation of the National Action Plan to End...
Government aims to improve access to mental health care; adds 17 clinical psychologist positions
Manitoba Government News Release--The Manitoba government is committing nearly $3 million in ongoing funding for 17 additional clinical psychologists as part of continuing efforts to ensure access to specialized mental...
Online safety tips for children this summer from the Winnipeg Police Service
From the Winnipeg Police Service--Kids today can go online from so many different sources, including video game consoles, tablets, smart phones and even handheld gaming devices. Young people are increasingly living...
Abuse survivor group pushing provinces to protect students; Manitoba first to draft new laws
From CBC News--Anne-Marie Robinson had two goals when she started researching eduction laws in every province across Canada — to advocate for better protections for kids in school and at the same time, heal herself. "I...
Online safety tips for kids!
From the Winnipeg Police Service--Kids today can go online from so many different sources, including video game consoles, tablets, smart phones and even handheld gaming devices. Young people are increasingly living...
Serious injury report system to bolster advocate mandate
From the Winnipeg Free Press — A reporting system has been put in place to track serious injuries of children and youth within the Child and Family Services, justice, mental health and addictions systems. The...
Government Expands Supports for Children, Youth and Families
Manitoba Government News Release--As part of its ongoing work to build stronger, safer communities across the province, the Manitoba government is investing $34.7 million to expand the services and programming...
Government invests $24.9-million in enhancements to CFS system
Manitoba Government News Release--As part of its ongoing work to build stronger, safer communities across the province, the Manitoba government is investing $34.7-million to expand the services and programming...
Transformed motel to serve new purpose for mothers recovering from addiction
From The Brandon Sun--Under new ownership, the Redwood Motor Inn now has new purpose as it’s being transformed into a facility designed to help women who have undergone addiction treatment to reunite with their...
Government boosts mental health supports in rural, remote areas
Manitoba Government News Release--The Manitoba government is investing $2.4 million annually in a newly enhanced program to improve access to mental health assessments and crisis supports in rural and remote areas,...