Released on May 26, 2015
The Government of Saskatchewan is providing funding to a Moose Jaw transition house that shelters women and children fleeing violent or abusive relationships. In 2015-16, the Moose Jaw Women’s Transition Association will receive more than $597,000.“The Moose Jaw Women’s Transition Association offers key supports and shelter for women struggling through interpersonal violence and abuse,” Moose Jaw Wakamow MLA Greg Lawrence said on behalf of Justice Minister and Attorney General Gordon Wyant. “This program is instrumental in improving the lives of those women and their children and I’m glad that we’re able to help it continue.”
Lack of safe shelter can be a barrier for people trying to leave an abusive situation. The transition house is a safe place for victims to stay while they arrange a new home. Shelter, meals, emergency clothing and toiletries are all provided at no cost. Assistance is also available to help them find housing, furnishings and support through other government or community agencies.
The funding will also support the organization’s outreach services, which provide information, support, and referrals to people outside the shelter, as well as public education on interpersonal violence and abuse.
“We could not provide our necessary services to the community without the funding received from the Ministry of Justice,” Moose Jaw Women’s Transition Association Executive Director Lori Lancaster said. “We greatly appreciate the support that the ministry provides.”
Province-wide, the Ministry of Justice is providing more than $11 million this fiscal year to support a range of interpersonal violence and abuse programming.
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For more information, contact:
Jordan Jackle
Justice
Regina
Phone: 306-787-8621
Email: jordan.jackle@gov.sk.ca