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Province partnering with Atlantic Police Academy to reoffer Accelerated Correctional Officer Training Program
The Province, in partnership with the Atlantic Police Academy (APA), is once again offering Islanders the opportunity to pursue a career in correctional services at a reduced cost. The Accelerated Correctional Officer Training Program offers students the skills and knowledge in...
Emotion Regulation Program
Regulating emotions, including anger, is the focus of this program. Service is provided to youth and adults who are referred from the criminal justice system. The program is offered in a group and/or individual sessions in various locations across the Province. The program offers...
Improving Services to Child Victims of Sexual Assault in Prince Edward Island
Sexual assault can have serious and traumatic effects on victims and survivors, particularly when the victims are children. The Government of Canada is providing victims and survivors of child sexual assault with the services they need to improve their recovery and reduce the...
Inquest announced in death of Catherine Shirley Gillis
Chief Coroner Dr. Desmond Colohan announced that an inquest will be held in the death of Catherine Shirley Gillis. Ms. Gillis, 69, died by suicide at Hillsborough Hospital on February 14, 2010. The inquest will examine the events surrounding Ms. Gillis’ death. The jury may make...
Province, MADD Canada and RCMP join forces against impaired driving
Far too often, Islanders feel the effects and impacts from impaired driving. On December 7, the Province is joining Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD Canada) and RCMP to say no to impaired driving. As part of MADD Canada’s Project Red Ribbon campaign, representatives from the...
Taking Stock of Cyberbullying: A Scan of the PEI Context
Cyberbullying has been identified by a number of community groups, government leaders and citizens as an issue for youth in PEI.
PEI Pass now available for all Canadians
Canadian travelers can now apply for a PEI Pass to visit Prince Edward Island. Effective July 18, PEI will welcome visitors from outside Atlantic Canada and the Magdalen Islands, three weeks earlier than originally planned. With the PEI Pass, Canadians who are fully vaccinated...
Issue Brief: Sexual Violence Against Women in Canada - 2015
The purpose of this issue brief is to provide a comprehensive picture of what is known about sexual violence against women in Canada.