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Alberta social services and safety funding

Overview

The Government of Alberta has announced several funding initiatives aimed at supporting victims of violence and exploitation. In mid-August, the province allocated $20.7 million to 23 organizations, including $17 million for sexual assault centres and the Association of Alberta Sexual Assault Services, as well as $3.7 million for child advocacy centres to improve specialized care for youth and families.

Following this, the province announced a $5.5 million investment through the Combatting Trafficking in Persons (CTIP) grant. This funding is intended to bolster law enforcement and community agency capacity to identify and respond to human trafficking. Approximately $2.7 million is designated for existing organizations like the Alberta Law Enforcement Response Teams (ALERT) and the Salvation Army for crisis support and housing, while $2.8 million is available for projects focused on public awareness and trauma-informed practices.

Entities

Alberta · Association of Alberta Sexual Assault Services · Searle Turton · Central Alberta Child Advocacy Centre · Alberta government

Timeline

  1. 22 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Alberta allocates $5.5M for trafficking prevention amid childcare funding disputes

    Alberta is investing $5.5 million to disrupt human trafficking networks, while the province remains unable to meet its 2026 pledge for $10-a-day childcare due to sustainability concerns.

  2. 30 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Alberta allocates $20.7 million for sexual violence and abuse support

    Alberta is providing $20.7 million in provincial funding to 23 organizations to support sexual assault centres and child advocacy services for survivors of violence and abuse.

Sources

blueline.ca · edmonton.citynews.ca