Emergency protection for communities targeted by hate

“Albertans from all backgrounds deserve the freedom and protection they need to worship as they please with their families, free from threats of violence and destruction,” adds Kaycee Madu, Minister of Justice and Solicitor General. “While we work towards the ultimate goal of eliminating hate crimes in Alberta and bringing those guilty to justice, this fast-tracked grant program will help protect those most at risk.”

The Alberta Security Infrastructure Program was announced in June to help vulnerable groups implement security improvements to increase protection from potential vandalism and violence. While the regular grant call will accept applications later this year, funding is now available for not-for-profit organizations and groups associated with facilities facing an immediate threat.

Eligible expenses include those necessary to help protect both individuals and property from vandalism and other criminal acts, such as upgrades to facility infrastructure including security and monitoring systems, and other security enhancements.

The province also recently announced the creation of a new community liaison on hate crimes to connect directly with ethnic and religious groups and sexual minority communities most targeted by hate-motivated crimes. As well, a provincial Hate Crimes Coordination Unit will be set up to work with law enforcement to improve and harmonize hate crime mitigation efforts across Alberta.

Officials note that up to $12,000 per applicant is immediately available for not-for-profit agencies serving individuals at risk of hate or bias-motivated crimes.

Application information is available on Alberta’s crime prevention page.

by rdnewsNOW Staff

Emergency protection for communities targeted by hate

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