Ontario Investing in New Supports to Address Gender-based Violence

May 1, 2025

$459,830 investment will support community initiatives that help prevent violence and support survivors in Oxford

May 1, 2025

WOODSTOCK — The Ontario government is taking action to prevent and address gender-based violence and support survivors in Oxford by investing $459,830 over three years in Oxford County Community Health Centre to expand its Oxford Sexual Assault Services that supports victims of sexual assault.

“This is good news for Oxford and some of our most vulnerable residents,” said Ernie Hardeman, MPP for Oxford. “Ensuring funding for programs that support survivors of sexual assault helps provide safety, healing, and a path forward for those who need it.”

This investment is part of Ontario’s actions to better respond to violence, build safer and healthier communities, and support women’s well-being and economic opportunities through Ontario’s action plan to end gender-based violence.

“Our government is continuing to take action to end gender-based violence in all its forms,” said Michael Parsa, Minister of Children, Community and Social Services. “I’m proud that Ontario is funding new and innovative projects across the province. Together with community partners, we are supporting local solutions and building safer and healthier communities for generations to come.”