This funding will go a long way to help us meet the unprecedented demand for our specialized services that we are currently experiencing,” said Mary Jane James, CEO of SACE. To have funding commitments from both of the major parties is not only hopeful, but also an incredible relief. “Sexual violence is an issue that does not discriminate by age, gender, background, or political stripe. In a news release Wednesday, the Sexual Assault Centre of Edmonton (SACE) expressed gratitude to the community for its advocacy and optimism about working with whomever wins government to make sure Albertans have access to sexual violence support and prevention education. SACE raises alarm on record wait times for sexual assault services.Advocates say Alberta Budget 2023 snubs survivors of sexual assault, domestic abuse.We will provide them with immediate funding and then work with them to develop long-term stable funding based on demand and outcomes,” said Irwin. “Women’s shelters and sexual assault centres deserve better, and they deserve a government that will ensure they have the resources that they need to support survivors. Janis Irwin, the NDP candidate for Edmonton-Highlands-Norwood, said in a news release prior to the UCP’s announcement that Smith and the UCP failed to provide the resources organizations need to support survivors. The Alberta Council of Women’s Shelters said their budget requests for additional funding were ignored, and none of its members saw added support. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. While the Association of Alberta Sexual Assault Services had asked for an additional $14 million annually to deal with spiking demand, the government at the time offered an extra $4.2 million instead. “We know that many of the individuals that experience homelessness have experienced sexual violence, or sexual assault at some point in their life,” said Nixon.īoth campaign announcements come after advocates condemned the UCP’s February budget for falling short. “It’s a statement that we want to work towards a partnership with these organizations,” he said, noting the money is an investment in prevention, including of homelessness. Jeremy Nixon, the UCP’s candidate for Calgary-Klein, said at the campaign announcement it hasn’t been decided how that money would roll out annually, but the UCP wants to ensure the services are well-funded. United Conservatives said they would put an extra $10 million over four years into shelters and another $10 million over four years into sexual assault centres. The next issue of Edmonton Journal Headline News will soon be in your inbox. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder. Manage Print Subscription / Tax ReceiptĪ welcome email is on its way.
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