NRP to Receive Provincial Funding for Human Trafficking Initiative

Friday, 7 August 2020 08:45

By Marcie Culbert

The Ford Government will invest $6-million over the next three years for the new Proceeds of Crime Front-Line Policing Grant.

It's going to benefit 21 crime prevention projects across the province including one right here in Niagara.

The NRP will receive $856,170 to help support victims of human trafficking.

This initiative is a partnership with Victim Services Niagara and YWCA Niagara and it also supports the new Human Trafficking Unit.

The Ford Government says the grant is going to be supported by funds that have been forfeited to the province through criminal prosecutions.

More from Local News

Moyer Farms Making $12M Investment

New state-of-the-art facility being built in Lincoln.
Niagara Falls Going Green for St. Patrick's Day

A beloved annual celebration throughout much of the world.
St. Catharines RIDE Campaign

One driver was nabbed for impaired operation of a motor vehicle.
Davies Challenges Gov't on EV Support

Niagara South MP told parliament of problems at 2 Niagara EV plants
Welland's Plan for Hospital Contribution

City council voting for multi-year plan to pay for its $17.8-million portion of South Niagara hospital
New GO Station Coming to Niagara

Metrolinx is working with the region to build one in Grimsby, there will be public consultation on this
Most Serious Collisions in Summer: Region

The region is working on road safety with less money due to no speed cameras
Coach Service Added to Airport

The Niagara airport working with Air Canada and Landline Company for service to Toronto