{"id":96563,"date":"2021-04-15T16:30:48","date_gmt":"2021-04-15T20:30:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/huntsville.dopperonline.ca\/?p=96563"},"modified":"2021-04-15T16:57:17","modified_gmt":"2021-04-15T20:57:17","slug":"muskoka-victim-services-receives-award-of-distinction-from-province","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/doppleronline.ca\/huntsville\/muskoka-victim-services-receives-award-of-distinction-from-province\/","title":{"rendered":"Muskoka Victim Services receives award of distinction from Province"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>This week, the Ontario government announced the recipients of the 2020-21 Victim Services Awards of Distinction.<\/p>\n<p>Among the organizations recognized is Muskoka Victim Services.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;In the face of unprecedented challenges, these dedicated professionals, generous volunteers and outstanding organizations have demonstrated an irrepressible drive to raise awareness of victims&#8217; issues, increase access to crisis intervention services and provide compassionate support in times of need,&#8221; said Attorney General Doug Downey in a media release.<\/p>\n<div style=\"float: left; margin-right: 14px;\"><strong><broadstreet-zone zone-id=\"45658\" keywords=\"\" soft-keywords=\"true\" zone-alias=\"\"><\/broadstreet-zone><\/strong><\/div>\n<p>Since it launched in 1999, <a href=\"https:\/\/muskokavs.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Muskoka Victim Services<\/a> has seen a 200 per cent increase in crisis calls and number of clients. Its 47 volunteers provide round-the-clock emotional support and practical assistance to victims of crime or tragic circumstances.<\/p>\n<p>The Attorney General\u2019s Victim Services Awards of Distinction recognize &#8220;the dedication and creativity of professionals and volunteers who serve victims, and the courageous efforts of individuals who have been personally impacted by crime and are now working to raise the profile of victims\u2019 issues in Ontario, including in Indigenous, northern, and rural communities.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>The other recipients of the 2020-21 award are:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Individual Recipients<\/strong><br \/>\nSalem Berhane &#8211; Windsor<br \/>\nCynthia Bland &#8211; Ottawa<br \/>\nAlice Czitrom and Pixie &#8211; Peterborough<br \/>\nIan Kelly &#8211; Toronto<br \/>\nErin Lee &#8211; Carleton Place<br \/>\nPatti Lessard &#8211; Mattawa<br \/>\nGeorgette Parsons &#8211; Sarnia<br \/>\nShauna Pitawanakwat &#8211; Sioux Lookout<br \/>\nShalini Konanur &#8211; Toronto<\/p>\n<p><strong>Groups and Organizations<\/strong><br \/>\nEveryMind Child Witness Program &#8211; Mississauga<br \/>\nLuke&#8217;s Place Support and Resource Centre for Women and Children &#8211; Oshawa<br \/>\nRainy River District Victim Services &#8211; Fort Frances<br \/>\nSexual Assault Support Centre of Waterloo Region &#8211; Kitchener<br \/>\nSonhatisi:wa &#8211; Ohsweken<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Recipients of the Victim Services Awards of Distinction have made a lasting impact that leaves a growing legacy in service to victims of crime across Ontario,&#8221; said Downey. &#8220;I offer my sincere congratulations to each recipient, as well as the teams, networks of support and the communities they represent.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\">Don\u2019t miss out on Doppler!<\/h5>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Sign up <a href=\"https:\/\/doppleronline.ca\/huntsville\/dont-miss-out-on-doppler\/\"><u>here<\/u><\/a> to receive our email digest with links to our most recent stories.<br \/>\nLocal news in your inbox three times per week!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a style=\"background: #5cb85c url('https:\/\/d1iczxrky3cnb2.cloudfront.net\/red_logo.png') no-repeat 37px; color: #fff; text-decoration: none; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; display: inline-block; font-size: 16px; padding: 15px 38px; padding-left: 75px; -webkit-border-radius: 2px; -moz-border-radius: 2px; border-radius: 2px; box-shadow: 0 1px 0 0 #1f5a89; text-shadow: 0 1px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);\" href=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/support-huntsville-doppler\">Click here to support local news<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><broadstreet-zone zone-id=\"45657\" keywords=\"\" soft-keywords=\"true\" zone-alias=\"\"><\/broadstreet-zone>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This week, the Ontario government announced the recipients of the 2020-21 Victim Services Awards of Distinction. 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