Deadline: 24-Nov-21
The British Columbia has announced the applications for Domestic Violence Prevention / Intervention Programming to provide one-time funding to organizations from across BC for the implementation of crime prevention and remediation projects.
The Civil Forfeiture Office was established in 2006 with the purpose of removing the tools and proceeds of unlawful activity and returning a portion of the related funds back to communities in B.C. Through the Civil Forfeiture Act, property can be forfeited where it has been proven that it has been acquired as a result of unlawful activity or has been used for unlawful activity. Proceeds from the sale of assets (e.g., houses, cars, or boats) are paid into a special account which can be used for various specified purposes, including actions which support the prevention or remediation of criminal activity.
Funding Information
- This stream provides up to $30,000 in one-time funding to organizations for the direct delivery of domestic violence prevention/intervention programming. Funding will support organizations (including Indigenous organizations) that presently deliver (i.e., have delivered at least one program cycle in the past 24-months) domestic violence prevention/intervention group programming in community to individuals who commit violence in intimate partner relationships.
- Programming must be delivered prior to the charge, conviction or sentencing stage of the criminal justice process and must meet the needs of the community it is being delivered to, including the unique needs of Indigenous communities and families. Programming will contribute to the safety and wellbeing of victims who have experienced, or are at-risk of experiencing, domestic violence.
Mandatory Criteria
- Programming must be culturally relevant, culturally safe and trauma informed;
- The program must be delivered by one or more qualified practitioners (e.g., Elders, counsellors, facilitators, etc.) who understand the potential challenges and successes in working with individuals with a history of domestic violence;
- Programs must include pre-planned curriculum, with different topics presented each session as well as learning objectives and program outcomes;
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Programs must be delivered in a group setting;
- In unique circumstances where an organization needs or wants to deliver their programming in a non-group setting, an exception to this requirement may be made. Organizations wishing to be considered for this exception should clearly articulate 20 why the group format is inappropriate in the context in which the program is delivered (e.g., community population is not large enough to gather enough clients for a group)
Eligibility Criteria
- Not-for-profit organizations based in British Columbia
- Indigenous organizations based in British Columbia (First Nations Bands or Tribal Councils, First Nations organizations incorporated as a not-for-profit society or registered charitable organization, Urban/off reserve First Nation organizations such as Friendship Centres, Métis chartered communities and Métis service providers).
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For more information, visit https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/safety/crime-prevention/community-crime-prevention/grants