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If you refer the victim to a lawyer, social service agency, or health professional, remember to follow up to ensure that the victim is looked after. A simple phone call to the victim should suffice.  Should you need to consult with a professional (for instance, a psychiatrist) about a victim’s ongoing case, you need to have the victim sign a written release form authorizing you to collect information about them, or on their behalf.
Once a victim has been referred to another resource such as a lawyer, social service agency, or health professional, it is still important to follow up with the victim. This ensures that the victim.is being looked after. Should a person need to consult with a professional (for instance, a psychiatrist) about a victim’s ongoing case, the victim must sign a written release form authorizing information to be collected on their behalf.  


== A. General Referrals ==
== A. General Referrals ==
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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/financial-assistance-benefits '''Crime Victim Assistance Program''']
[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/financial-assistance-benefits '''Crime Victim Assistance Program''']


{|
|-
|P.O. Box 5550 Stn. Terminal <span> &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; </span>
|Telephone: (604) 660-3888 (Lower Mainland)
|-
|Vancouver, BC V6B 1H1 <span> &nbsp; </span>
|Toll-Free: 1-866-660-3888
|-
|E-mail: [mailto:cvap@gov.bc.ca cvap@gov.bc.ca]
|-
|}
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. In situations where the offender represents an ongoing significant risk to the victim’s safety, protective measures such as home alarm systems, security devices, and equipment and other safety measures may be available.  In cases involving high-risk victims, the victim and their family may be eligible for relocation expenses where all other safety measures are considered insufficient to address the victim’s safety needs.  For a complete list of benefits available, see the CVAP website.
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. In situations where the offender represents an ongoing significant risk to the victim’s safety, protective measures such as home alarm systems, security devices, and equipment and other safety measures may be available.  In cases involving high-risk victims, the victim and their family may be eligible for relocation expenses where all other safety measures are considered insufficient to address the victim’s safety needs.  For a complete list of benefits available, see the CVAP website.




[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''']
[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''']
A directory for violence against women and victim service programs across BC.
 
Victim Services & Violence Against Women Program Directory provides contact information for service providers across British Columbia that assist victims of crime and women and children impacted by violence.  




[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 ''']


{|
|-
|302-815 Hornby Street <span> &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; </span>
|Telephone: (604) 660-0316 (Lower Mainland)
|-
|Vancouver, BC V6Z 2E6 <span> &nbsp; </span>
|Toll-Free: 1-877-315-8822
|-
|E-mail: [mailto:vsusg@gov.bc.ca vsusg@gov.bc.ca]
|-
|}
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/justice/criminal-justice/victims-of-crime/victimlinkbc '''VictimLink BC''']


{|
VictimLink BC provides information and referral services to all victims of crime and immediate crisis support to victims of family and sexual violence, including victims of human trafficking exploited for labour or sexual services.  
|-
|Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General <span> &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; </span>
|Telephone: (604) 660-5199
|-
|302-815 Hornby Street
|Toll-Free: 1-800-663-7867
|-
|Vancouver, BC V6Z 2E6
|Fax: (604) 660-1635
|-
|}
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.


Available 24/7 and can be accessed by calling or texting '''1-800-563-0808'''. The service is toll-free, confidential, and anonymous.


[https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/justice/criminal-justice/victims-of-crime/victimlinkbc '''VictimLink BC''']


{|
[https://www.trustee.bc.ca/Pages/default.aspx '''Public Guardian and Trustee of British Columbia''']
|-
|E-mail: [mailto:VictimLinkBC@bc211.ca VictimLinkBC@bc211.ca] <span> &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; </span>
|Toll-Free: 1-800-563-0808
|-
|TTY: (6040 875-0885
|-
|}
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.


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.trustee.bc.ca/Pages/default.aspx '''Public Guardian and Trustee of British Columbia''']
The Public Guardian and Trustee (PGT) aids and protects the interests of those who lack legal capacity to protect their own interests. This includes the legal and financial interests of children under the age of 19; the legal, financial, personal, and health care interests of adults who required assistance in decision making; and administering the estates of deceased and missing persons.   
 
{|
|-
|700-808 West Hastings Street <span> &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; </span>
|Telephone: (604) 660-4444
|-
|Vancouver, BC V6C 3L3
|Fax: (604) 660-0374
|-
|Email: [mailto:mail@trustee.bc.ca mail@trustee.bc.ca]
|-
|}
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]


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.
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== B. Referrals for Specific Victims ==
[https://victimsportal-portailvictimes.csc-scc.gc.ca/Main/Home '''The Victims Portal''']


=== 1. Children and youth Victims ===
A secure online portal that allows registered victims, and/or their named representatives, to access services and information which they are entitled to under the ''Corrections and Conditional Release Act'' (CCRA). The portal allows a victim to access information from the CSC and PBC and request specific information concerning the offender who harmed them. 


'''Ministry of Child and Family Development'''


The Helpline for Children: 310-1234 (no area code needed)
== B. Referrals for Children and Youth Victims ==


To report suspected cases of child abuse or neglect.


[https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/safety/public-safety/protecting-children '''Child Protection Services BC ''']


After Hours Services
To report suspected cases of abuse or neglect of a child or youth under 19 phone '''1 800 663-9122''' at any time
*Vancouver, North Shore, and Richmond: (604) 660-4927
*Rest of the Lower Mainland, from Burnaby and Delta to Maple Ridge and Langley: (604) 660-8180
*Elsewhere in BC: 1-800-663-9122
 
Refers those in crisis situations to food and emergency housing resources (after office hours and weekends).




[https://www.scyofbc.org '''Society for Children and Youth of BC (SCY)''']
[https://www.scyofbc.org '''Society for Children and Youth of BC (SCY)''']


{|
The Society for Children and Youth of BC (SCY) is a unique provincial organization dedicated to improving the well-being of children and youth in British Columbia.  
|-
|303-1720 Grant Street <span> &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; </span>
|Telephone: (778) 657-5544
|-
|Vancouver, BC V5L 2Y7 <span> &nbsp; </span>
|Toll-Free: 1-877-462-0037
|-
|E-mail: [mailto:info@scyofbc.org info@scyofbc.org]
|-
|}
The Society for Children and Youth of BC (SCY) is a unique provincial organization dedicated to improving the well-being of children and youth in British Columbia. SCY recognizes that adult duty-bearers need to advocate for the rights of children and youth of BC as listed in the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) in order to improve their well-being.
 
'''The SCY operates the Child and Youth Legal Centre (legal advice and representation for children and youth). Contact information is the same as for SCY.'''
 
The Child and Youth Legal Centre is committed to improving the well-being of children and youth in British Columbia through the advancement of their legal rights. The role of the Centre is to advocate on behalf of vulnerable children and youth in BC. The Centre provides legal representation, free to those who qualify, for young people who are experiencing problems related to family law, child protection, human rights and many other legal issues. The Centre has two full-time child and youth lawyers. '''The Centre offers a free drop-in clinic on the first Tuesday of every month''' at 920 East Hastings Street from 3-6 pm for children and youth aged 9 to 19. Call or visit their website for more details.
 
 
'''General Ministry Inquiries'''
 
Telephone: 1-877-387-7027
 
Email: [mailto:MCF.info@gov.bc.ca MCF.info@gov.bc.ca]
 
 
'''Provincial Government Referral Service'''
 
Victoria: (250) 387-6121
 
Metro Vancouver: (604) 660-2421
 
Elsewhere in BC: 1-800-663-7867
 
 
=== 2. Other Victims ===
 
'''UBC Life & Career Centre (Formerly the UBC Women's Resources Centre)'''
{|
|-
|UBC Robson Square, 800 Robson Street, Plaza Level, Room 1.400 <span> &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; </span>
|Telephone: (604) 822-8585
|-
|Vancouver, BC V6Z 3B7 <span> &nbsp; </span>
|-
|}
Information and referral, counselling support groups for women, stress management, depression.  Abusers may also be referred here.
 
 
[https://surreywomenscentre.ca '''The Surrey Women's Centre''']
 
Telephone: (604) 583-1295
 
The Surrey Women’s Centre has a mobile assault response team that provides services over the phone and in-person to anyone who has experienced a physical or sexual assault. They are available 24-hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. You do not have to go to the hospital or make a police report to use their services.
 
 
[https://www.wavaw.ca/contact/ '''WAVAW''']
 
Telephone: (604) 255-6344


Outside lower mainland: 1-877-392-7583
SCY recognizes that adult duty-bearers need to advocate for the rights of children and youth of BC as listed in the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) in order to improve their well-being.


WAVAW provides support services to survivors of sexualized violence who have shared experiences of gender marginalization: cis and trans women, Two-Spirit, trans and/or non-binary people. They advocate for social and systemic change through education, outreach and activism.


[https://scyofbc.org/child-youth-legal-centre/#1510173090398-895b5c9f-54dd '''Child and Youth Legal Centre''']


[https://bc-malesurvivors.com '''British Columbia Society for Male Survivors of Sexual Abuse''']
Operated by the Society for Children and Youth of BC.


Telephone (Vancouver): (604) 682-6482
The Child and Youth Legal Centre provides legal representation, free to those who qualify, for young people who are experiencing problems related to family law, child protection, human rights and many other legal issues.


Telephone (Surrey): (778) 222-6885
Appointments can be booked by calling 778-657-5544 or toll free at 1-877-462-0037 
 
BC Society for Male Survivors of Sexual Abuse aims to provide therapeutic services for males who have been sexually abused at some time in their lives. They provide treatment and support services to survivors and support significant-others and relatives of the survivors as well as educate on material concerning sexual abuse of males.




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[https://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/cnt/cntrng-crm/crrctns/ntnl-ffc-vctms-en.aspx '''National Office for Victims''']
[https://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/cnt/cntrng-crm/crrctns/ntnl-ffc-vctms-en.aspx '''National Office for Victims''']


Telephone: 1-866-525-0554
Provides general information for victims and the public, referrals to the Correctional Service of Canada (CSC) and the Parole Board of Canada (PBC) for specific enquiries and works to incorporate a victim’s perspective in national policy development.  
 
Provides general information for victims and the public, referrals to the Correctional Service of Canada (CSC) and the Parole Board of Canada (PBC) for specific enquiries, and works to incorporate a victim’s perspective in national policy development.




[https://www.victimsfirst.gc.ca/index.html '''Federal Ombudsman for Victims of Crime''']
[https://www.victimsfirst.gc.ca/index.html '''Federal Ombudsman for Victims of Crime''']


The Office of the Federal Ombudsman for Victims of Crime (OFOVC) is an independent resource for victims in Canada. Victims can contact OFOVC to learn about their rights under federal law and the services available to them, or to make a complaint about any federal agency or federal legislation dealing with victims of crime.


[https://ovc.ncjrs.gov/findvictimservices/results2.asp '''Directory of International Crime Victim Compensation Programs''']


 
=== 1) Other Canadian Provinces and Territories ===
The following is a list of criminal injury compensation legislation and program contact information for all Canadian provinces.  A person who was the victim of a crime of violence that occurred in another province can contact the relevant program to determine whether they qualify for any form of compensation.
 
 
=== A) Other Canadian Provinces and Territories ===


==== '''Alberta''': [https://www.canlii.org/en/ab/laws/stat/rsa-2000-c-v-3/latest/rsa-2000-c-v-3.html ''Victims of Crime Act'', RSA 2000, c V-3]. ====
==== '''Alberta''': [https://www.canlii.org/en/ab/laws/stat/rsa-2000-c-v-3/latest/rsa-2000-c-v-3.html ''Victims of Crime Act'', RSA 2000, c V-3]. ====


[https://www.alberta.ca/help-for-victims-of-crime.aspx '''Victims of Crime Financial Benefits Program''']
[https://www.alberta.ca/victims-of-crime-assistance-program.aspx '''Victims of Crime Assistance Program''']


{|
|-
|Alberta Solicitor General and Ministry of Public Security <span> &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; </span>
|Telephone: (780) 427-3441
|-
|9th Floor, John E. Bronwnlee Building
|Toll-Free in Alberta: 310-0000
|-
|10365-97 Street
|Outside Alberta: (780) 427-2711
|-
|Edmonton, AB T5J 3W7
|-
|}


==== '''Manitoba''': [http://web2.gov.mb.ca/laws/statutes/ccsm/v055e.php ''Victims' Bill of Rights'', CCSM c V55]. ====


==== '''Manitoba''': [http://web2.gov.mb.ca/laws/statutes/ccsm/v055e.php ''Victims' Bill of Rights'', CCSM c V55]. ====
[https://www.gov.mb.ca/justice/vs/cvc/index.html '''Compensation for Victims of Crime Program''']


[https://www.gov.mb.ca/justice/crown/victims/compensation.html '''Compensation for Victims of Crime Program''']


{|
==== '''New Brunswick''': [https://www.canlii.org/en/nb/laws/stat/rsnb-2016-c-113/latest/rsnb-2016-c-113.html ''Victims Services Act'', SNB 2016, c 113]. ====
|-
|1410-405 Broadway <span> &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; </span>
|Telephone (Winnipeg): 945-0899
|-
|Winnipeg, MB R3C 3L6
|Toll-Free: 1-800-262-9344
|-
|}


[https://www2.gnb.ca/content/gnb/en/departments/public-safety/community_safety/content/victim_services.html '''Victims Services Program''']


==== '''New Brunswick''': [https://www.canlii.org/en/nb/laws/stat/rsnb-2016-c-113/latest/rsnb-2016-c-113.html ''Victims Services Act'', SNB 2016, c 113]. ====


[https://www2.gnb.ca/content/gnb/en/contacts/dept_renderer.202903.201672.3149.7545.7566.2668.html '''Victims Services Program''']
==== '''Newfoundland''': [https://www.assembly.nl.ca/Legislation/sr/statutes/v05.htm ''Victims of Crime Services Act'', RSNL 1990, c V-5]. ====


{|
[https://www.gov.nl.ca/victimservices/ '''Victims Services Program, Provincial Headquarters''']
|-
|Argyle Place <span> &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; </span>
|Telephone: (506) 453-3992
|-
|P.O. Box 6000
|E-mail: [mailto:DPS-MSP.Information@gnb.ca DPS-MSP.Information@gnb.ca]
|-
|Fredericton, NB E3B 5H1
|-
|}




==== '''Newfoundland''': [https://www.assembly.nl.ca/Legislation/sr/statutes/v05.htm ''Victims of Crime Services Act'', RSNL 1990, c V-5]. ====
==== '''Northwest Territories''': [https://www.justice.gov.nt.ca/en/files/legislation/victims-of-crime/victims-of-crime.a.pdf ''Victims of Crime Act'', RSNWT 1988, c 9]. ====


[https://www.gov.nl.ca/jps/rewrite/just/victim_services/victim_services_program.html '''Victims Services Program, Provincial Headquarters''']
[https://www.justice.gov.nt.ca/en/victim-services/ '''Victim Services''']


{|
|-
|Department of Justice <span> &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; </span>
|Telephone: (709) 729-7970
|-
|Victim Services Program
|E-mail: [mailto:victimservices@gov.nl.ca victimservices@gov.nl.ca]
|-
|4th Floor, East Block, Confederation Building
|-
|P.O. Box 8700, St. John's, NL A1B 4J6
|-
|}


==== '''Nova Scotia''': [https://www.canlii.org/en/ns/laws/stat/sns-1989-c-14/latest/sns-1989-c-14.html ''Victims' Rights and Services Act'', SNS 1989, c 14]. ====


==== '''Northwest Territories''': [https://www.justice.gov.nt.ca/en/files/legislation/victims-of-crime/victims-of-crime.a.pdf ''Victims of Crime Act'', RSNWT 1988, c 9]. ====
'''[https://novascotia.ca/just/victim_services/ '''Department of Justice Victim Services'']'''


[https://www.justice.gov.nt.ca/en/victim-services/ '''Government of the Northwest Territories''']


{|
==== '''Ontario''': [https://www.ontario.ca/laws/statute/95v06 ''Victims' Bill of Rights'', SO 1995, c 6]. ====
|-
|Department of Justice <span> &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; </span>
|Telephone: (867) 873-7500
|-
|c/o Public Trustee Office
|-
|P.O. Box 1320
|-
|Yellowknife, NWT X1A 2L9
|-
|}


[https://www.ontario.ca/page/get-help-if-you-are-experiencing-violence '''Ontario Victim Services (OVS)''']


==== '''Nova Scotia''': [https://www.canlii.org/en/ns/laws/stat/sns-1989-c-14/latest/sns-1989-c-14.html ''Victims' Rights and Services Act'', SNS 1989, c 14]. ====
[https://www.ontario.ca/page/victim-notification-services '''Victim Notification System (VNS)''']


'''Criminal Injuries Compensation Board'''


{|
==== '''Prince Edward Island''': [https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/sites/default/files/legislation/v-03-1-victims_of_crime_act.pdf ''Victims of Crime Act'', RSPEI 1988, c V-3.1]. ====
|-
|Victim Services Division <span> &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; </span>
|Telephone: (902) 424-4030
|-
|5151 Terminal Road, 3rd Floor
|E-mail: [mailto:justweb@gov.ca justweb@gov.ca]
|-
|P.O. Box 7, Halifax, NS B3J 2L6
|-
|}


[https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/information/justice-and-public-safety/victim-services '''Victim Services''']


==== '''Ontario''': [https://www.ontario.ca/laws/statute/95v06 ''Victims' Bill of Rights'', SO 1995, c 6]. ====


[http://www.sjto.gov.on.ca/cicb/ '''Criminal Injuries Compensation Board''']
==== '''Quebec''': [https://www.canlii.org/en/qc/laws/stat/rsq-c-i-6/latest/rsq-c-i-6.html ''Crime Victims Compensation Act'', LRQ c I-6]. ====


{|
[https://www.ivac.qc.ca/Pages/default.aspx '''Indemnisation des Victimes d'actes Criminels (IVAC)''']
|-
|14th Floor, 655 Bay Street <span> &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; </span>
|Telephone: (416) 326-2900
|-
|Toronto, ON M7A 2A3
|Toll-Free: 1-800-372-7463
|-
|E-mail: [mailto:info.cicb@ontario.ca info.cicb@ontario.ca]
|Fax: (416) 326-2883
|-
|}




'''Victim Notification System (VNS), Ontario Ministry of the Attorney General'''
==== '''Saskatchewan''': [http://www.qp.gov.sk.ca/documents/English/Statutes/Statutes/V6-011.pdf ''Victims of Crime Act'', SS 1995, c V-6.011]. ====


Telephone: (416) 314-2447
[https://www.saskatchewan.ca/residents/justice-crime-and-the-law/victims-of-crime-and-abuse/help-from-victim-service-units-and-agencies '''Victim Services''']


Toll-Free: 1-888-579-2888


==== '''Yukon''': [http://www.gov.yk.ca/legislation/acts/cpvst.pdf ''Crime Prevention and Victim Services Trust Act'', RSY 2002, c 49]. ====


==== '''Prince Edward Island''': [https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/sites/default/files/legislation/v-03-1-victims_of_crime_act.pdf ''Victims of Crime Act'', RSPEI 1988, c V-3.1]. ====
[https://yukon.ca/en/legal-and-social-supports/supports-victims-crime/find-out-about-victim-services '''Victim Services''']




[https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/information/justice-and-public-safety/victim-services '''Victim Services''']
== D. Finding Funding for Counselling ==


[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/financial-assistance-benefits '''Crime Victim Assistance Program Funding for Counselling''']
*The ''CVAA'' establishes counselling services or expenses as a benefit that may be available to victims, immediate family members of injured or deceased victims, and some witnesses.  The ''Crime Victim Assistance (General) Regulation'' sets out the conditions or limitations for providing counselling benefits and also establishes the approved fee rate for reimbursement of counselling services.  The Counselling Guidelines provide further information and clarification regarding expectations for the provision of counselling services, reporting requirements and limitations applicable to service providers requesting reimbursement for counselling services on accepted claims with the CVAP. 


==== '''Queens and Kings Counties''' ====
{|
|-
|Honourable C. R. McQuaid Family Law Centre
|Telephone: (902) 368-4582
|-
|1 Harbourside Access Road
|Fax: (902) 368-4514
|-
|P.O. Box 2000
|-
|Charlottetown, PE C1A 7N8
|-
|}


[https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/health/managing-your-health/mental-health-substance-use/child-teen-mental-health '''Child and Youth Mental Health (CYMH)''']
*The Ministry of Children and Family Development's Child and Youth Mental Health (CYMH) teams located across B.C. provide a range of mental health assessment and treatment options for children and youth (0-18 years of age) and their families at no cost. Our clinics are staffed by mental health clinicians, psychologists, and psychiatrists.


==== '''Prince County''' ====
{|
|-
|263 Heather Moise Drive
|Telephone: (902) 888-8218
|-
|Suite 19, 2nd Floor
|Fax: (902) 888-8410
|-
|Summerside, PE C1N 5P1
|-
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[https://endingviolence.org/about-us/programs-we-serve/ '''Stopping the Violence Counselling (STV) and Community-Based Victim Services (CBVS)''']
* STV: These programs provide essential counselling and support including information, referrals, and in some cases, system liaison services for women who have experienced sexual assault, violence in relationships, and/or childhood abuse.
* CBVS: There are several community-based counselling programs that provide counselling services to women who have experienced sexual assault, relationship violence, or childhood abuse.  The range of individual and group counselling services are based on the needs of the individual women and delivered in an accessible, safe, and supportive environment. 


==== '''Quebec''': [https://www.canlii.org/en/qc/laws/stat/rsq-c-i-6/latest/rsq-c-i-6.html ''Crime Victims Compensation Act'', LRQ c I-6]. ====


[https://www.ivac.qc.ca/Pages/default.aspx '''Commission de la santé et de la sécurité du travail, Dir. l'indemnisation des Victimes d'actes criminels''']
[https://www2.gov.bc.ca/assets/gov/law-crime-and-justice/criminal-justice/bc-criminal-justice-system/if-victim/children-young-victim/protecting/cwwa-directory.pdf '''Children Who Witness Abuse Programs'''] - Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General
*This community-based program provides individual and group counselling services for children who witness the abuse of a parent, who is most often a mother.  Designed to help break the intergenerational cycle of violence against women, this program helps children cope with, and heal from, the trauma of living in an abusive situation.  Support is also provided to the non-offending caregiver who has been abused by their partner. 


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This information applies to British Columbia, Canada. Last reviewed for legal accuracy by the Law Students' Legal Advice Program on August 4, 2023.
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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. Seniors or Those with Disabilities
 · VIII. Victims of Human Trafficking
 · IX. Missing Persons and Abductions
 · X. TIP and Restorative Justice
 · XI. Resources for Indigenous Victims

 · XII. Referrals and Follow-up
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Once a victim has been referred to another resource such as a lawyer, social service agency, or health professional, it is still important to follow up with the victim. This ensures that the victim.is being looked after. Should a person need to consult with a professional (for instance, a psychiatrist) about a victim’s ongoing case, the victim must sign a written release form authorizing information to be collected on their behalf.

A. General Referrals

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. In situations where the offender represents an ongoing significant risk to the victim’s safety, protective measures such as home alarm systems, security devices, and equipment and other safety measures may be available. In cases involving high-risk victims, the victim and their family may be eligible for relocation expenses where all other safety measures are considered insufficient to address the victim’s safety needs. For a complete list of benefits available, see the CVAP website.


Directory of Victim Service and Violence Against Women Programs in BC

Victim Services & Violence Against Women Program Directory provides contact information for service providers across British Columbia that assist victims of crime and women and children impacted by violence.


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 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.


VictimLink BC

VictimLink BC provides information and referral services to all victims of crime and immediate crisis support to victims of family and sexual violence, including victims of human trafficking exploited for labour or sexual services.

Available 24/7 and can be accessed by calling or texting 1-800-563-0808. The service is toll-free, confidential, and anonymous.


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 languages.

The Public Guardian and Trustee (PGT) aids and protects the interests of those who lack legal capacity to protect their own interests. This includes the legal and financial interests of children under the age of 19; the legal, financial, personal, and health care interests of adults who required assistance in decision making; and administering the estates of deceased and missing persons.


Victim Justice Network

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.


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.


The Victims Portal

A secure online portal that allows registered victims, and/or their named representatives, to access services and information which they are entitled to under the Corrections and Conditional Release Act (CCRA). The portal allows a victim to access information from the CSC and PBC and request specific information concerning the offender who harmed them.


B. Referrals for Children and Youth Victims

Child Protection Services BC

To report suspected cases of abuse or neglect of a child or youth under 19 phone 1 800 663-9122 at any time


Society for Children and Youth of BC (SCY)

The Society for Children and Youth of BC (SCY) is a unique provincial organization dedicated to improving the well-being of children and youth in British Columbia.

SCY recognizes that adult duty-bearers need to advocate for the rights of children and youth of BC as listed in the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) in order to improve their well-being.


Child and Youth Legal Centre

Operated by the Society for Children and Youth of BC.

The Child and Youth Legal Centre provides legal representation, free to those who qualify, for young people who are experiencing problems related to family law, child protection, human rights and many other legal issues.

Appointments can be booked by calling 778-657-5544 or toll free at 1-877-462-0037 


C. Referrals for Criminal Injuries Outside British Columbia

National Office for Victims

Provides general information for victims and the public, referrals to the Correctional Service of Canada (CSC) and the Parole Board of Canada (PBC) for specific enquiries and works to incorporate a victim’s perspective in national policy development.


Federal Ombudsman for Victims of Crime

The Office of the Federal Ombudsman for Victims of Crime (OFOVC) is an independent resource for victims in Canada. Victims can contact OFOVC to learn about their rights under federal law and the services available to them, or to make a complaint about any federal agency or federal legislation dealing with victims of crime.


1) Other Canadian Provinces and Territories

Alberta: Victims of Crime Act, RSA 2000, c V-3.

Victims of Crime Assistance Program


Manitoba: Victims' Bill of Rights, CCSM c V55.

Compensation for Victims of Crime Program


New Brunswick: Victims Services Act, SNB 2016, c 113.

Victims Services Program


Newfoundland: Victims of Crime Services Act, RSNL 1990, c V-5.

Victims Services Program, Provincial Headquarters


Northwest Territories: Victims of Crime Act, RSNWT 1988, c 9.

Victim Services


Nova Scotia: Victims' Rights and Services Act, SNS 1989, c 14.

'Department of Justice Victim Services


Ontario: Victims' Bill of Rights, SO 1995, c 6.

Ontario Victim Services (OVS)

Victim Notification System (VNS)


Prince Edward Island: Victims of Crime Act, RSPEI 1988, c V-3.1.

Victim Services


Quebec: Crime Victims Compensation Act, LRQ c I-6.

Indemnisation des Victimes d'actes Criminels (IVAC)


Saskatchewan: Victims of Crime Act, SS 1995, c V-6.011.

Victim Services


Yukon: Crime Prevention and Victim Services Trust Act, RSY 2002, c 49.

Victim Services


D. Finding Funding for Counselling

Crime Victim Assistance Program Funding for Counselling

  • The CVAA establishes counselling services or expenses as a benefit that may be available to victims, immediate family members of injured or deceased victims, and some witnesses. The Crime Victim Assistance (General) Regulation sets out the conditions or limitations for providing counselling benefits and also establishes the approved fee rate for reimbursement of counselling services. The Counselling Guidelines provide further information and clarification regarding expectations for the provision of counselling services, reporting requirements and limitations applicable to service providers requesting reimbursement for counselling services on accepted claims with the CVAP.


Child and Youth Mental Health (CYMH)

  • The Ministry of Children and Family Development's Child and Youth Mental Health (CYMH) teams located across B.C. provide a range of mental health assessment and treatment options for children and youth (0-18 years of age) and their families at no cost. Our clinics are staffed by mental health clinicians, psychologists, and psychiatrists.


Stopping the Violence Counselling (STV) and Community-Based Victim Services (CBVS)

  • STV: These programs provide essential counselling and support including information, referrals, and in some cases, system liaison services for women who have experienced sexual assault, violence in relationships, and/or childhood abuse.
  • CBVS: There are several community-based counselling programs that provide counselling services to women who have experienced sexual assault, relationship violence, or childhood abuse. The range of individual and group counselling services are based on the needs of the individual women and delivered in an accessible, safe, and supportive environment.


Children Who Witness Abuse Programs - Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General

  • This community-based program provides individual and group counselling services for children who witness the abuse of a parent, who is most often a mother. Designed to help break the intergenerational cycle of violence against women, this program helps children cope with, and heal from, the trauma of living in an abusive situation. Support is also provided to the non-offending caregiver who has been abused by their partner.


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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 in the Workplace · XIV. Assessments of Employers · XV. The WCB Fair Practices Officer · Appendix A: Abbreviations · Appendix B: List of Cases · Appendix C: Referrals · Appendix D: Resources · Appendix E: Claims Process · Appendix F: Checklist for Interviews · Appendix G: Checklist for Appeals · Appendix H: Sample Authorization Form
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