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Funding available for Yukon projects that prevent crime or support victims
January 24, 2020
Applications are open for the Crime Prevention and Victim Services Fund, providing funding to eligible organizations with projects that support crime prevention or victims of crime
Family mediation pilot project granted extension
December 20, 2019
Yukon’s free family mediation service available to separating or divorcing Yukoners is extended to 2022.
10 projects receive Crime Prevention and Victim Services Trust funds
December 19, 2019
Projects funded are working to address root causes of crime in Yukon and provide support and services to those who have been a victim of crime.
Feedback sought on proposed amendments to Wills Act
November 7, 2019
Engagement on the Wills Act is being sought from November 4 to December 23, 2019.
New Technical Amendments Act tabled
October 9, 2019
Proposed amendments to three current laws would align with court decisions and recent federal legislation changes.
Amendments to Corrections Act tabled
October 8, 2019
The proposed Corrections Act amendments focus on the use of segregation and restrictive confinement.
Council of Yukon First Nations takes over administration of Gladue Report Writing Pilot Project
August 29, 2019
Council of Yukon First Nations takes over Gladue Report Writing Pilot Project from Yukon Legal Services Society.
Yukoners receive Community Safety Awards
June 17, 2019
Yukoners were recognized for their efforts to prevent crime and foster community safety at the annual Minister of Justice Community Safety Awards.
Nineteen projects receive Crime Prevention and Victim Services Trust funds
June 6, 2019
Projects funded are working to address root causes of crime in Yukon and provide support and services to those who have been a victim of crime.
Yukon’s policing priorities set for 2019–20
April 30, 2019
2019–20 Policing Priorities put people first to keep Yukoners’ safe.