Thank you.
Aboriginal women have at least as high or higher rates of substance abuse, violent offending, and mental health difficulties. Their difficult experiences have compounded and they come in with very high needs. What we've found in the past was that mainstream programming was not as effective as it could be for aboriginal women. It wasn't as culturally sensitive or appropriate for them, and that's why the stream that we have now, which they opt into voluntarily, has been shown to be much more effective. It uses different techniques and incorporates teachings and ceremonies, and an elder. It's similar but enhanced, so that it's more effective for aboriginal women.