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Behold...Crime Prevention Projects in Labrador Get Support from the Government of Canada’s National Crime Prevention StrategyNORTH WEST RIVER, Labrador, April 14, 2003 - Communities in Labrador received more than $275,000 in support for 13 crime prevention projects from the Government of Canada's National Crime Prevention Strategy. The announcement was made by Mr. Lawrence O'Brien, M.P. for Labrador, along with the Honourable Yvonne Jones, Minister of Fisheries and Aquaculture and Minister Responsible for the Status of Women for Newfoundland and Labrador. Mr. O'Brien made the announcement on behalf of the Honourable Martin Cauchon, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, and the Honourable Wayne Easter, Solicitor General of Canada. "I am very pleased that the Government of Canada is providing this investment in the people of Labrador, and in their work to improve personal and community safety and quality of life, " says Mr. O'Brien. "These projects, these homegrown solutions to some complex and difficult issues, demonstrate that it is local people who know best what will work to make positive changes in their communities." The National Crime Prevention Strategy takes an early intervention approach to crime and victimization by addressing the root causes - the social and economic risk factors - that can lead to criminal behaviour and victimization. The National Strategy supports these grassroots efforts by providing the resources, tools, knowledge, and expertise needed to develop effective initiatives." "Grassroots work by communities, at the community level, is critical to preventing crime and victimization." said Minister Jones "And this funding is a sound investment in the efforts and commitment of volunteers and community groups as they strive to make our province a safe place to live." Award-winning Canadian actor and playwright, Berni Stapleton, also took part in today's announcement. Stapleton gave an interesting and captivating monologue designed to address the importance of crime prevention. "The Letter From the Future monologue that I've developed with the local offices of the National Crime Prevention Strategy is one of the most innovative ways I've used theatre to help affect social awareness and change," said Stapleton. Born in North West River, Stapleton said she was delighted to return to her roots for the first public performance of her new monologue. "This has been illuminating for me as an artist, and I know we have built something which will have a profound and positive ripple effect as the message is passed along." The National Strategy has identified children and youth, Aboriginal people and communities, and the personal security of women and girls as its key priorities for investing in community-based responses to crime. Launched in 1998, by the Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, and the Solicitor General of Canada, the National Strategy has supported over 3,000 projects in over 740 communities across the country. For more information, please consult the attached Backgrounder or visit www.prevention.gc.ca Funding for these initiatives was provided for in the February 2003 federal Budget. Ontario Judicial Appointments |
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