Government of Canada supports crime prevention efforts in Calgary and surrounding area
Programs to offer youth life skills to make smart choices
The following projects are receiving support from the National Crime Prevention Strategy:
Home Front Society for the Prevention of Domestic Violence - Strengthening the Spirit – Oskâyi Kiskinotahn (Calgary, Alberta): This project will work with youth and their parents who have been exposed to domestic violence. This project will employ a combination of best practices and strategies that address the cycle of violence in aboriginal families and restore participants’ connection to traditional Aboriginal culture. The project will provide participants with group programming designed to address the feelings and behaviours related to witnessing violence in the home. In addition, parents will also participate in group programming designed to provide counselling and addictions treatment, as well as teach effective parenting skills. This program will be delivered in four Aboriginal communities: Morley, Tsuu T’ina and Stoney Reserves and the Calgary Area First Nation community. The funding amount is $519,088 over 3 years.
The SPEC Association for Children and Families - Connections, Leadership and Resiliency Project (Brooks, Alberta): This project will work with high school youth who are involved in, or at risk of becoming involved in, drug related crimes. This program will have three main components, the first of which will involve in-school group discussions focusing on solving problems, setting goals, developing leadership, and learning about substance use, managing anger, peer pressures and family relationships. Secondly, participants will take part in adventure activities which will reinforce skills such as conflict resolution, problem solving, managing pressure and coping skills. The last component will encourage participants to engage in community based volunteering activities and experience the rewards associated with giving back to others. The funding amount is $1,595,716 over 3 years.
About the National Crime Prevention Strategy:
The National Crime Prevention Strategy is administered by Public Safety Canada. The Strategy provides funding support to selected projects that help prevent crime and increase knowledge about what works in crime prevention.
TOTAL: $2,114,804