Police-Based Victim Services

Police-Based Victim Services is a program which provides information, support and referrals to all victims of crime.

Who is the Victim?

A victim is the individual, family or friend who has suffered or been adversely affected by crime or tragedy such as:

• Homicide
• Sexual assault
• Residential break-in
• Robbery/armed robbery
• Sudden death
• Suicide/attempted suicide
• MVA
• Family violence

Services:

• Emotional support and understating for the feelings and fears that arise from victimization
• Case information on your police file as it proceeds through the criminal justice system
• Referrals to other helping agencies
• Assistance with criminal injury compensation and restitution applications
• Assistance with court order information
• Assistance with Victim Impact Statements
• Liaison with police, courts and other agencies to help negotiate the system
  Court procedure and accompaniment

Ashcroft Police-Based Victim Services office hours: Monday, Wednesday and Thursday 250-453-2536 Clinton Policed-Based Victim Services office hours: Tuesday and Friday 250-459-2299