Federal dollars for Calgary’s gang problem
Posted Oct 11, 2012 12:09 pm.
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The Harper government is helping to tackle gangs in Calgary.
Public Safety Minister Vic Toews announced additional funding for the Effective Community Response to Immigrant Youth Gang Crime Project.
“I am very proud to announce additional funding for this worthy project which helps immigrant communities within Calgary,” said Minister Toews. “This is yet another example of how our government is committed to preventing gang crime and improving the safety of our streets.”
The project aims to prevent immigrant youth from getting involved with gangs and try’s to help those already involved to end their association.
“Gangs actively recruit youth who are marginalized and disenfranchised, and immigrant youth are particularly at risk,” said Jonathan Denis, Minister of Justice and Solicitor General. “This project provides immigrant youth with a support network that includes counselling and skills training to keep them away from gang activity.”
The funding comes from the National Crime Prevention Strategy’s Crime Prevention Action Fund.
