Province invests $40,000 to fight crime in Westman
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The Manitoba government is providing an additional $40,000 to Community Mobilization Westman to support families in the area, Justice Minister Matt Wiebe announced Friday.
“This initiative tackles the root causes of crime by teaming vulnerable folks and families up with social service agencies, and community supports,” said Wiebe. “Our funding will help law enforcement partner with community organizations so support can move quickly and target chronic issues that lead to crime.”
Twice a week, Community Mobilization Westman brings together more than 20 professionals from 16 different organizations to co-ordinate services and support for at-risk individuals or families, said a government press release that announced the funding. Participating agencies include the City of Brandon, the Brandon Police Service, the Brandon School Division, Manitoba Child and Family Services and Prairie Mountain Health.
To help keep Manitobans safe, Municipal and Northern Relations Minister Glen Simard said that “all hands on deck” approach is needed.
“Our government supports initiatives that see law enforcement and community organizations working side by side,” he said. “By getting tough on the causes of crime, we are improving public safety for all Manitobans.”
In total, the Manitoba government provides $120,000 to Community Mobilization Westman, Simard said in the release.
Brandon Mayor Jeff Fawcett said that the city is grateful for the province for its increased support of Community Mobilization Westman.
“CMW is instrumental in fostering community engagement and addressing local issues,” he said. “This increased funding will assist several of their initiatives including improving the safety and security of families in our community.”
The additional funding and support is appreciated, said Community Mobilization Westman co-ordinator Janis Irvine.
“Collectively, we are a model of what collaboration can look like between organizations and agencies which can mitigate risk and prevent further harm,” Irvine said. “We bring our knowledge together to find better work practices and address the barriers that prevent community safety and well-being.”
The additional funding is coming through Manitoba’s Guns and Gangs Suppression Strategy, made possible by more than $4.6 million in funding from the Government of Canada through its Gun and Gang Violence Action Fund.
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