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New mental health & addictions services launched at youth hubs
Manitoba Government News Release —The Manitoba government is combining and co-ordinating mental health, addictions and social service supports for youth at several service hub locations in the province to improve...
Former Senator presented with three millionth pin; part of campaign to speak out against violence against Indigenous women, girls
From the Winnipeg Sun--A ceremony in Winnipeg this week saw the Honourable Murray Sinclair gifted the three millionth moose hide pin that has been handed out since 2011, as part of a campaign that looks to stand up to...
Province introduces new funding model for family violence shelters
Manitoba Government Press Release--The Manitoba government will introduce a new funding model for shelters funded by the Family Violence Prevention Program (FVPP) to improve operations of the family violence sector and...
Fundraising launched for child abuse recovery centre
From the Winnipeg Free Press--Instead of responding to children who’ve been abused by taking them to police stations and moving them from silo to silo for services, a plan is underway to take them to a warm, welcoming...
Advocates hope Liberals move on children’s watchdog
From the Winnipeg Free Press--It's one of those promises that doesn't cost the government too much, but never seems to materialize on budget day. Children and youth advocates are hoping that changes this week and the...
Province marks Sexual Assault Awareness month by expanding forensic nursing services for survivors of sexual assault
Manitoba Government News Release--Manitoba is marking Sexual Assault Awareness Month by investing in a provincial program that will expand forensic nursing services for Manitobans, increasing access for survivors of...
Rise in online child abuse prompts call for new law forcing removal of harmful images
From the Winnipeg Free Press-- One of Canada's foremost experts on child protection online said she is "very optimistic" that a panel advising cabinet ministers about combating online harm can map out a way to protect...
Use of foster care went down first year of pandemic, says U.S. study. Did maltreatment?
From the Imprint--National data has made clear that in the first year of the coronavirus pandemic, calls to abuse and neglect hotlines plummeted in many states, and almost every system in the nation saw a decrease in...
Province steps in to fund women’s centre
From the Winnipeg Free Press--An eight-bed housing program for women recovering from substance use, violence or mental-health trauma is set to receive more than $400,000 in provincial funding. The North End Women’s...
Government introduces bill to increase support for families of victims and victims in sexual assault cases
Manitoba Government News Release--The Manitoba government has introduced amendments to the Victims’ Bill of Rights Act that would enhance the discretion to provide support to the families of deceased victims of crime...