Support for Victims of Crime

Service provides:

• information on the criminal justice system and the rights of victims
• information on the Victims Assistance Program
• support to victims to mitigate the immediate impact of a crime
• a link between victims and criminal justice system partners
• referrals to community resources - warm handoffs to appropriate government, non-government, community, and professional resources and supports
• assistance in criminal justice navigation including court orientation and court accompaniment through the ensuing criminal justice system process, from the initial police investigation, through pre-trial, criminal prosecution, and sentencing
• co-ordination of services across the region including local teams of staff and volunteer advocates
• engagement with communities at various levels including partnership development, outreach activities, information sharing, and attending local events

Co-located within Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) detachments where appropriate.

• victims of crime and tragic circumstance

• visit website for local victim serving societies / detachments and their contact information
• referrals accepted from Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP), community agencies, or by self-referral
• contact for more information

Wait times vary.

• Violence / Abuse - Victims of Crime Supports