The Chatham-Kent Police Service (CKPS) is getting some funding to provide translation services to victims.
CK police is receiving $100,000 in provincial funding to help expand translation services and help officers engage with victims more effectively and provide immediate assistance, regardless of the language barriers.
Project REACH will equip all frontline CKPS officers with state-of-the-art translation services in both voice and video.
"I’m proud to see Chatham-Kent Police Service receive $100,000 through the Victim Support Grant. This funding will help provide stronger, more compassionate support to victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, and other serious crimes in our community,” said Chatham-Kent-Leamington MPP Trevor Jones. “It’s an important step toward making Chatham-Kent safer and more supportive for everyone in providing immediate assistance, regardless of language barriers.”
Project REACH offers translation services in over 500 languages, helps localize videos and audio content, and offers transcription, subtitles, voice-overs, and dubbing.
Ontario Solicitor General Michael Kerzner said it's an important step and service for victims.
“Our government recognizes the devastating impact that crime can have on its victims and survivors,” Kerzner said. “Through this grant program, we’re helping to ensure that victims of crime feel safe and supported.”
More than $3 million was announced on Friday afternoon to support victims and survivors of crime.