Nova Scotians: Nova and Violence

nova scotians: The province also launched an online training course that is available free of charge for Nova Scotians to learn more about sexual violence, according to The Chronicle Herald. Supporting Survivors of Sexual Violence A Nova Scotia Resource is designed for anyone who is concerned about sexual violence. The Prevention Innovation Grantssupport community groups and organizations, including youth and underserved populations such as African Nova Scotians, First Nations and the LGBTQ community, to reach out to their peers in innovative ways. The training has six separate topics, including an introduction to sexual violence, responding to a disclosure, choices following sexual violence, exploring sexual consent, enhancing the well-being of support people and Indigenous perspectives. The Prevention Innovation Grant recipients are as follows Annapolis Valley First Nation, Prevention of sexual violence through tradition, culture and dance project, 46,990 Autism Nova Scotia, Autism Sexual Education Project, 50,000 Chebucto Community Development Association, Halifax, Healthy Development and Relationships Program, 47,855 Autumn House, Amherst, Community Bystander Empowerment Program, 49,985 Eskasoni Mental Health and Dalhousie University, Break the Silence Be the Change, 48,458 Lea Place, Sheet Harbour, Taking Action for Growth Project, 5,000 Heartwood Centre for Community Youth Development, Halifax, Loosen Up and Start Talking for Grown Ups 25,000 Immigrant Settlement Association of Nova Scotia, Halifax, ISANS Breaking the Silence Immigrant Youth Sexual Violence Project, 50,000 L'Arche Atlantic Region, SEXCESS Supporting Sexuality and Healthy Relationships, 5,000 Leave Out Violence Nova Scotia, Sipkne'katik, Kesaluei Sipkne'katik, 35,750 Luna Sea Theatre Company, Halifax, SLUT the play, 50,000 Nova Scotia Native Women's Association, Sydney, Sisterness Outreach Care Project Increasing Safety for Mi'kmaq Women and Girls Gathering, 28,784.13 and 5,000 Residence Life, Saint Mary's University, Halifax, SMU Res Consent Project, 4,200 Sackville High School Student Support Group, Sackville High Girls on Fire, 3,500 Second Story Women's Centre and Be the Peace Institute, Lunenburg, The Pink Snowsuit Project, 25,000 Sexual Health Nova Scotia, AFFIRMATIVE - Sexual Violence Prevention and Intellectual Disability, 50,000 Shelburne County Youth Health and Support Association, Paint n Chat, 5,000 The Youth project, Healthy Relationship Education for LGBTQ plus Youth, 20,000 Youth Art Connection, Dartmouth, Intergenerational Arts Mentorship IAM Youth Arts Leadership Project YALP 16,380 Youth Health Centre Advisory Hosting Team, Sydney Mines, Opening Our Eyes, 5,000 YWCA Halifax, Spryfield, SafetyNET Living Labs, 30,591 (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.