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''Canadian Victims Bill of Rights'', SC 2015, c 13, s 2
''Canadian Victims Bill of Rights'', SC 2015, c 13, s 2
*Website: http://www.parl.gc.ca/HousePublications/Publication.aspx?Language=E&Mode=1&DocId=7935412 
*Website: http://laws-lois.justice.gc.ca/eng/acts/C-23.7/page-1.html


''Victims of Crime Act'', RSBC 1996, c 478  
''Victims of Crime Act'', RSBC 1996, c 478  
*Website: http://www.qp.gov.bc.ca/statreg/Stat/V/96478_01.htm
*Website: http://www.bclaws.ca/civix/document/id/complete/statreg/96478_01


''Crime Victim Assistance Act'', SBC 2001, c 38
''Crime Victim Assistance Act'', SBC 2001, c 38
*Website: http://www.qp.gov.bc.ca/statreg/stat/C/01038_01.htm 
*Website: http://www.bclaws.ca/civix/document/id/complete/statreg/01038_01


''Crime Victim Assistance (General) Regulation'', BC Reg 161/2002
''Crime Victim Assistance (General) Regulation'', BC Reg 161/2002
*Website: http://www.qp.gov.bc.ca/statreg/reg/C/161_2002.htm
*Website: http://www.bclaws.ca/Recon/document/ID/freeside/161_2002


''Crime Victim Assistance (Income Support and Vocational Services and Expenses) Regulation'' BC Reg 162/2002  
''Crime Victim Assistance (Income Support and Vocational Services and Expenses) Regulation'' BC Reg 162/2002  
*Website: http://www.qp.gov.bc.ca/statreg/reg/c/162_2002.htm
*Website: http://www.bclaws.ca/civix/document/id/loo88/loo88/162_2002


''Criminal Code'', RSC 1985, c C-46.  
''Criminal Code'', RSC 1985, c C-46.  
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Ministries of Attorney General, Public Safety & Solicitor General, and Children & Family Development, ''Violence Against Women in Relationships Policy'' (British Columbia, December 2010).  
Ministries of Attorney General, Public Safety & Solicitor General, and Children & Family Development, ''Violence Against Women in Relationships Policy'' (British Columbia, December 2010).  
*Website: http://www2.gov.bc.ca/assets/gov/law-crime-and-justice/criminal-justice/victims-of-crime/vs-info-for-professionals/info-resources/vawir.pdf


Criminal Justice Branch, Ministry of Justice Crown Counsel Policy Manual, ''Vulnerable Victims and Witnesses – Adult'', Effective December 29, 2014.
Criminal Justice Branch, Ministry of Justice Crown Counsel Policy Manual, ''Vulnerable Victims and Witnesses – Adult'', Effective July 23, 2015.
*Website: http://www.ag.gov.bc.ca/prosecution-service/policy-man/pdf/CJB-VUL1-VulnerableVictims_Witnesses-Adult.pdf 
*Website: http://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/justice/criminal-justice/bc-prosecution-service/crown-counsel-policy-manual
 
Criminal Justice Branch, Ministry of Justice Crown Counsel Policy Manual, Victims of Crime – Providing Assistance and Information to (1) & (2), Effective September 20, 2016.
*Website: http://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/justice/criminal-justice/bc-prosecution-service/crown-counsel-policy-manual


Criminal Justice Branch, Ministry of Justice Crown Counsel Policy Manual, ''Sexual Services: Purchase of and Related Offences'', Effective February 25, 2015.   
Criminal Justice Branch, Ministry of Justice Crown Counsel Policy Manual, ''Sexual Services: Purchase of and Related Offences'', Effective February 25, 2015.   
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Revision as of 20:16, 17 July 2017

LSLAP Manual
LSLAP Manual
This page is from the
Law Students' Legal
Advice Program Manual.
See the full contents.
LSLAP Manual
Introduction
Chapters
4. Victims
 · I. Introduction

 · II. Governing Legislation
 · III. Crime Victim Assistance Program
 · IV. Avenues to Address Crime
 · V. Victims of Sexual Assault
 · VI. Victims of Relationship Violence
 · VII. Abuse of the Seniors & Disabled
 · VIII. Victims of Human Trafficking
 · IX. Missing Persons and Abductions
 · X. TIP & Restorative Justice
 · XI. Resources for Indigenous Victims

 · XII. Referrals and Follow-up
v • d • e



1. Legislation and Regulations

Canadian Victims Bill of Rights, SC 2015, c 13, s 2

Victims of Crime Act, RSBC 1996, c 478

Crime Victim Assistance Act, SBC 2001, c 38

Crime Victim Assistance (General) Regulation, BC Reg 161/2002

Crime Victim Assistance (Income Support and Vocational Services and Expenses) Regulation BC Reg 162/2002

Criminal Code, RSC 1985, c C-46.

Adult Guardianship Act, RSBC 1996, c 6.

2. Policy Guidelines

Ministries of Attorney General, Public Safety & Solicitor General, and Children & Family Development, Violence Against Women in Relationships Policy (British Columbia, December 2010).

Criminal Justice Branch, Ministry of Justice Crown Counsel Policy Manual, Vulnerable Victims and Witnesses – Adult, Effective July 23, 2015.

Criminal Justice Branch, Ministry of Justice Crown Counsel Policy Manual, Victims of Crime – Providing Assistance and Information to (1) & (2), Effective September 20, 2016.

Criminal Justice Branch, Ministry of Justice Crown Counsel Policy Manual, Sexual Services: Purchase of and Related Offences, Effective February 25, 2015.

3. Resources

Crime Victim Assistance Program

Provides financial assistance and benefits to victims of violent crimes, their immediate family members and some witnesses to offset the costs of the victimization and to promote their recovery from the physical and psychological effects of the offence.

Online Website
Email: cvap@gov.bc.ca
Address P.O. Box 5550 Stn. Terminal
Vancouver, B.C. V6B 1H1
Phone Toll-Free: 1-866-660-3888 (Lower Mainland)


Directory of Victim Service and Violence Against Women Programs in BC

A directory for violence against women and victim service programs across BC.

Online Website


Victim Notification – Victim Safety Unit

The Victim Safety Unit provides information to victims when the accused or offender is supervised by BC Corrections. Some information may also be provided to persons named in a civil protection order. Victims may be provided with ongoing information about the status of an accused or an offender, including whether or not they are currently in provincial jail, when they may get out of provincial jail, what community they may be in and what conditions they accused or offender may have to follow.

Online Website
Email: vsusg@gov.bc.ca
Address 302 – 815 Hornby Street
Vancouver, B.C. V6Z 2E6
Phone Toll-Free: 1-877-315-8822


Community Safety and Crime Prevention Branch

As the provincial centre of responsibility for victims’ issues, human trafficking and crime prevention, the Division develops legislation and policies, provides training and delivers and funds programs that support victims, address human trafficking and provide a restorative justice response to crime.

Online Website
Email: crimeprevention@gov.bc.ca
Address 302 - 815 Hornby Street
Vancouver, B.C. V6Z 2E6
Phone (604) 660-5199
Fax : 604 660-1635


VictimLink BC

VictimLink BC is available 24 hours, seven days a week and has information about and referrals to a number of support systems that are available to victims of crime.

Online Website
Email: VictimLinkBC@bc211.ca
Phone Toll-Free: 1-800-563-0808
TTY: (604) 875-0885


Public Guardian and Trustee of British Columbia

Provides assistance to adults who need support for financial and personal decision-making and administers estates of deceased persons if there is no one else to do it. They may also administer trust funds on behalf of minors. Service is available in 130 different languages.

Online Website
E-mail: mail@trustee.bc.ca
Address 700 - 808 West Hastings Street
Vancouver, B.C. V6C 3L3
Phone (604) 660-4444
Fax: (604) 660-0374


v • d • e
 
Chapters 1-7
Criminal Law  · Youth Justice  · Family Law  · Victims  · Public Complaints · Human Rights  · Workers Compensation
Chapter One:
Criminal Law
Chapter Two:
Youth Justice
Chapter Three:
Family Law
Chapter Four:
Victims
Chapter Five:
Public Complaints
Chapter Six:
Human Rights
Chapter Seven:
Workers' Compensation
I. Introduction · II. Governing Legislation, Policy & Guidelines · III. Introduction to Compensation Claims for Injured Workers · IV. LSLAP's Role at the Initial Decision Level · V. Limitation Periods and Timing of Decisions · VI. Making a Claim · VII. The Claim Acceptance Process · VIII. Worker Status · IX. Disability and Causation · X. Time Limits and Procedures · XI. Claim Benefits · XII. Appeals · XIII. Health and Safety Regulations · XIV. Assessments of Employers · XV. The WCB Fair Practices Office · Appendix A: Abbreviations · Appendix B: List of Cases · Appendix C: Referrals · Appendix D: Resources · Appendix E: Small Claims Flow Chart · Appendix F: Checklist for Interviews · Appendix G: Checklist for Appeals · Appendix H: Sample Authorization Form
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