Just over $172,000 in funding announced for Sarnia's Sexual Assault Survivors Centre. (From Victim Services on Twitter)Just over $172,000 in funding announced for Sarnia's Sexual Assault Survivors Centre. (From Victim Services on Twitter)
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Federal Money For Sexual Assault Survivors

Sarnia's Sexual Assault Survivors Centre has received a federal grant of just over $172,000 for a service accessibility study.

Canada's Minister of Labour and Minister of Status of Women Dr. Kellie Leitch announced the funding this morning at the Women's Interval Home.

Project Manager Caiti Barendregt-Brown says the one time funding will go towards a two year research project focused on improving services locally.

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The second year of the project will include the development of a community strategy.

 

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