Difference between revisions of "Introduction to Law for Victims of Crime (4:I)"

==== Victim Notification – Victim Safety Unit ====

*The Victim Safety Unit provides information to victims when the accused or offender is supervised by B.C. 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.  

==== 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.  

==== 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.