Victims Services

Government of Alberta - Ministry of Justice


Description
Funds and supports victim serving organizations that provide support, information, and referral to victims of crime.

Service provides:

  • administration of the Victims of Crime and Public Safety Act and Victims of Crime and Public Safety Fund
  • information and support to victims, dependents, and agencies that provide services to victims of crime

Includes:

  • Victim Impact Statements
  • how to make a request for restitution
  • court preparation and accompaniment
  • grants for groups and organizations that provide programs or services benefiting victims
  • Victims of Crime Assistance Program - financial assistance for victims of crime to assist with emergency safety and security expenses, court attendance expenses, and access to psychological supports for injuries suffered from the crime, as well as serious injury benefits for victims who are seriously injured as a direct result of crime, and reimbursement of funeral costs for victims who died as a result of violent crime
Eligibility
Yes, Service targeted to
  • victims of criminal code offences 
  • minor witnesses to violence
  • families of homicide victims
  • police-based and community-based agencies that provide services to victims of crime
Application Process
Service Access: See below, To access service:
  • contact local police to report a crime
  • visit website for more information
If experiencing a family violence emergency call 911 or local police service.
Referral Process: No


Waiting Period: No,
Toll Free
310-0000 then 780-427-3460 (Victims Services)
Toll Free
310-0000 then 780-427-7217 (Victims of Crime Assistance Program)
Telephone
780-427-3460 (Victims Services)
Telephone
780-427-7217 (Victims of Crime Assistance Program)
Fax
780-422-4213
Web Site
https://www.alberta.ca/victims-of-crime
Languages
English; Tele-Interpreter / Language Lines - Other languages may be accommodated via CanTalk.
Fees
Fee: No


Fee Reduction: No


Membership Fee: No


Accessibility
Wheelchair access: Yes - Main entrance and main floor washrooms are accessible.
Other disabled access: No -
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Agency Information
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Last Verified On
April 24, 2024
Address
10365 97 Street
Edmonton, AB, T5J 3W7
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Hours of Operation
Mon
08:15 AM to 04:30 PM
Tue
08:15 AM to 04:30 PM
Wed
08:15 AM to 04:30 PM
Thu
08:15 AM to 04:30 PM
Fri
08:15 AM to 04:30 PM

Closed statutory holidays.