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[https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/justice/criminal-justice/bcs-criminal-justice-system/if-you-are-a-victim-of-a-crime/victim-of-crime/victim-services-directory '''Directory of Victim Service and Violence Against Women Programs in BC''']<BR> | [https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/justice/criminal-justice/bcs-criminal-justice-system/if-you-are-a-victim-of-a-crime/victim-of-crime/victim-services-directory '''Directory of Victim Service and Violence Against Women Programs in BC''']<BR> | ||
A directory for violence against women and victim service programs across BC. | *A directory for violence against women and victim service programs across BC. | ||
[https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/justice/criminal-justice/bcs-criminal-justice-system/if-you-are-a-victim-of-a-crime/victim-of-crime/victim-notification ''' Victim Notification - Victim Safety Unit '''] | [https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/justice/criminal-justice/bcs-criminal-justice-system/if-you-are-a-victim-of-a-crime/victim-of-crime/victim-notification ''' Victim Notification - Victim Safety Unit '''] | ||
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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 the accused or offender may have to follow. If the offender is under federal jurisdiction (under the supervision of the Correctional Service of Canada or the Parole Board of Canada), the VSU will, upon request, forward the registration form to CSC/PBC. The CSC/PBC will provide victim notification to registered victims directly. | *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 the accused or offender may have to follow. If the offender is under federal jurisdiction (under the supervision of the Correctional Service of Canada or the Parole Board of Canada), the VSU will, upon request, forward the registration form to CSC/PBC. The CSC/PBC will provide victim notification to registered victims directly. | ||
[https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/safety/crime-prevention/community-crime-prevention/contact-us '''Community Safety and Crime Prevention Branch'''] | [https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/safety/crime-prevention/community-crime-prevention/contact-us '''Community Safety and Crime Prevention Branch'''] | ||
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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. | *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. | ||
[https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/justice/criminal-justice/victims-of-crime/victimlinkbc '''VictimLink BC'''] | [https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/justice/criminal-justice/victims-of-crime/victimlinkbc '''VictimLink BC'''] | ||
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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. The service is toll-free, confidential, and anonymous. | *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. The service is toll-free, confidential, and anonymous. | ||
[https://www.trustee.bc.ca/Pages/default.aspx '''Public Guardian and Trustee of British Columbia'''] | [https://www.trustee.bc.ca/Pages/default.aspx '''Public Guardian and Trustee of British Columbia'''] | ||
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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 languages. | *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 languages. | ||
[https://www.victimjusticenetwork.ca '''Victim Justice Network'''] | [https://www.victimjusticenetwork.ca '''Victim Justice Network'''] | ||
Email: [mailto:mail@trustee.bc.ca mail@trustee.bc.ca] | Email: [mailto:mail@trustee.bc.ca mail@trustee.bc.ca] | ||
*An online-based network with links to existing networks and information hubs to promote awareness of services and supports for victims of crime in Canada. They aim to raise awareness, understanding, and support for victims of crime in a society by providing online victim-centred information, resources, and referrals. | |||
An online-based network with links to existing networks and information hubs to promote awareness of services and supports for victims of crime in Canada. They aim to raise awareness, understanding, and support for victims of crime in a society by providing online victim-centred information, resources, and referrals. | |||
[https://www.victimsinfo.ca '''Victimsinfo.ca'''] | [https://www.victimsinfo.ca '''Victimsinfo.ca'''] | ||
*An online resource for victims and witnesses of crime in BC. The website links several Key Contacts such as the Victims Information Line, Lawyer Referral Service, Youth Against Violence Line, among others. | |||
An online resource for victims and witnesses of crime in BC. The website links several Key Contacts such as the Victims Information Line, Lawyer Referral Service, Youth Against Violence Line, among others. | |||
== B. Referrals for Specific Victims == | == B. Referrals for Specific Victims == | ||
