October 21, 2021
Manitoba Government Funds Crime Prevention and Safety Initiatives in Fisher Branch
– – –Police to Receive Funding through Criminal Property Forfeiture (CPF) Program: Friesen
The Manitoba government is providing $20,000 from the proceeds of crime to the RCMP’s Fisher Branch detachment for community safety initiatives, Justice Minister Cameron Friesen announced today.
“Our government is proud to be supporting youth in the Fisher Branch community,” said Friesen. “This funding will allow the RCMP to host a four-day workshop on domestic violence prevention for high-risk youth. We continue to support law enforcement agencies across Manitoba, who are using these funds to create programming opportunities for youth and enhance community safety.”
The minister noted the Fisher Branch detachment is receiving funds to host a workshop geared to educate youth aged 13 to 17 on unhealthy relationships, domestic violence and sexual assault. This workshop will include an elder, a drum group and ceremony for all youth and community members involved. This initiative will empower and enlighten Indigenous youth on building healthy relationships through group presentations by police, Child and Family Services as well as through traditional teachings and cultural ceremonies with elders, the minister added.
“Reducing gender-based violence and its impact on victims continues to be a priority for the Manitoba RCMP,” said Assistant Commissioner Jane MacLatchy, commanding officer of the Manitoba RCMP. “With funding received by the Manitoba Justice Criminal Property Forfeiture Fund, Fisher Branch RCMP will work with community partners to promote healthy relationships, focused on the community’s youth. Our hope is that through outreach and education, we can proactively address root causes of gender-based violence and contribute to the development of safer and healthier communities. We thank the Province of Manitoba for supporting this initiative.”
Since its inception in 2009, the Criminal Property Forfeiture (CPF) Fund has distributed more than $19.9 million back to the communities throughout the province, including almost $2.5 million in 2021-22. The CPF program seizes and liquidates criminal assets, and redirects funding to projects and initiatives designed to protect Manitobans and enhance public safety. The funds are provided to organizations across Manitoba whose important initiatives continue to build community, invest in youth and support victims of crime.
For more information about criminal property forfeiture, visit www.gov.mb.ca/justice/commsafe/cpf/index.html.
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