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Proposed law gives Manitobans access to sensitive information about partners to protect themselves, children
From the Winnipeg Free Press--Critical information held by the authorities about a person’s history of violence, abuse or exploitation could be disclosed to their intimate partner under new legislation proposed by the...
Minister mandates abuse-prevention training
From the Winnipeg Free Press--School coaches, teachers and other K-12 personnel will soon be required to complete new abuse prevention and recognition training, which covers topics ranging from power dynamics to their...
Advocate hopes human trafficking legislation is ‘wake-up call’
From the Winnipeg Sun--Albert McLeod believes the hotel industry in Manitoba has a role to play in preventing Indigenous women and girls from being sexually exploited, and he hopes that new proposed legislation will...
Manitoba government announces funding to support children’s summer camps
Manitoba Government Press Release--The Manitoba government is providing $750,000 in funding to the Manitoba Camping Association (MCA) to support eligible overnight camps that have been impacted by the COVID-19...
Manitoba seeing higher proportion of youth mental health hospitalizations: report
From CTV News--New numbers from the Canadian Institute for Health Information (CIHI) show that Manitoba saw a higher proportion of youth mental health hospitalized during the pandemic compared to the years before....
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...