- Description
- Offers services and assistance to victims of crime and trauma within the community.
Service provides:
- services and assistance to victims of crime and trauma within the community
Includes:
- emotional support to victims of crime or tragedy, their families, and friends
- emotional support to witnesses of a crime or a tragedy
- handouts on various topics including: break and enter, home and business security, personal safety, abuse issues, Dealing With the Loss of a Loved One (includes information on funeral arrangements, financial and legal information, the role of the Medical Examiner as well as grief and loss issues)
- information on the criminal justice system
- information regarding Restraining Orders, Peace Bonds, and Emergency Protection Orders
- information and assistance with Victim Impact Statements, Requests for Restitution, and Financial Benefits Program
- assistance in developing a safety plan for women and children in domestic violence situations or for sexual assault victims
- court preparation for adults, children, and youth
- court accompaniment and support for adults, youth, and children (victims / witnesses)
- referrals to community resources based on the client's needs
- information about probation and parole status after court disposition
Key Provider: staff, volunteer advocates - Eligibility
- Yes, Service targeted to:
- victims of crime or tragedy
- who are residents within the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) detachment areas of Peace River, Grimshaw, McLennan, and Red Earth Creek
- Application Process
- Service Access: Professional Referral Required, To access service:
- a referral from the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) is required
Referral Process: No
Waiting Period: No,
- Telephone
- 780-624-6626
- Web Site
- https://www.peaceregionalvictimservices.com
- Languages
- English - Interpretation available through the Government of Alberta's Can Talk program.
- Fees
- Fee: No
Fee Reduction: No
Membership Fee: No - Accessibility
- Wheelchair access: Yes -
Other disabled access: No - - Topic(s)
- Agency Information
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- Last Verified On
- March 4, 2024
- Address
- 404 3 Avenue NE
McLennan, AB, T0H 2L0
Open in Google Maps - Hours of Operation
- Mon08:00 AM to 04:00 PMTue08:00 AM to 04:00 PMWed08:00 AM to 04:00 PMThu08:00 AM to 04:00 PMFri08:00 AM to 04:00 PM
Emergency response is available on a 24 hour basis at the scene, hospital, detachment, and upon request from the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP).
