You are not alone

Being a crime victim can create overwhelming feelings of fear, helplessness and isolation. Sometimes the crime victim does not know where to start. We are here to help you navigate the difficult journey through the criminal justice system. We will inform you of your rights and assist you with practical and emotional concerns. Your safety, privacy and wellbeing are our primary concerns. We will serve you with knowledge, dignity and professionalism.

Our services are confidential and free.

• Program
• Mental Health
• Legal
• Court

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  Columbia Valley RCMP Victim Services – Useful Links

  Victim Link, for crime information website
  (And 24-hour crisis intervention services by phone – 1-800-563-0808)

  Directory of Victim Service Programs in BC

  Helplines in BC

  Crime Victim Assistance Program – Financial Compensation

  Information on Victim Impact Statements

  Victim Impact Statement Information Guide

  Victim Impact Statement Form

  Victim Impact Statement Form

  Domestic Violence – Victim Link Program

  Victim Safety Unit, Victim Notification

  Victim Safety Unit, Victim Notification Form

  http://www.pssg.gov.bc.ca/victim_services/publications/helpstartshere/06-2243_InfoBooklet.pdf
  Help Starts Here – If you are a victim of crime

  http://www.pssg.gov.bc.ca/victim_services/publications/helpstartshere/06-2244_InfoSheet5D.pdf
  Help Starts Here – Information on dating violence

  http://www.pssg.gov.bc.ca/victimservices/publications/docs/help-starts-here-suddendeath.pdf
  http://www.pssg.gov.bc.ca/victimservices/sudden-death/index.htm
  Help Starts Here – Sudden Death

  http://www.pssg.gov.bc.ca/victim_services/publications/helpstartshere/06-2244_InfoSheet4D.pdf
  Help Starts Here – Sexual Assault

  http://www.pssg.gov.bc.ca/victim_services/publications/helpstartshere/06-2244_InfoSheet3D.pdf
  Help Starts Here – Abuse of Older Adults

  http://www.courtchoices.ca/resources/06-2244_FactSheets6_2pg.pdf
  Help Starts Here – If Your Child is a Victim of Crime

  http://www.pssg.gov.bc.ca/victim_services/publications/helpstartshere/07-007-cvap.pdf
  Help Starts Here – Financial Assistance for Victims of Violence

  http://www.pssg.gov.bc.ca/victim_services/publications/helpstartshere/07-007-victimnotification.pdf
  Help Starts Here, Information on Victim Notification

  http://www.pssg.gov.bc.ca/victim_services/publications/helpstartshere/07-007-breakandenter.pdf
  Help Starts Here – Help is Available for Victims of Break and Enter

  http://www.pssg.gov.bc.ca/victim_services/publications/court/VSW_booklet_youth.pdf
  Let’s Go To Court – Information for children and youth

  http://www.ag.gov.bc.ca/courts/court-lists/criminal/index.htm
  Court Lists for British Columbia

  https://eservice.ag.gov.bc.ca/cso/esearch/esearchHome.do
  Search for a name or file number for criminal / civil court

  http://canada.justice.gc.ca/eng/pi/pcvi-cpcv/guide/evaluation.pdf
  A Crime Victim’s Guide to the Criminal Justice System

  http://www.legalaid.bc.ca/assets/pubs/livingTogetherLivingApart.pdf
  Excellent booklet of information for those separating from their spouse or C/L partner

  Alberta

  Calgary Police Victim Assistance Program

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  http://www.comh.ca/
  Includes: Anxiety Depression Suicide and more
  Main Site for the following links

  Lots of information on mental illness

  Centre for Suicide Prevention in Calgary

  Coping with Suicidal Thoughts

  http://www.comh.ca/publications/pages/hh/
  Hope and Healing, A Practical Guide for Survivors of Suicide

  Antidepressant Skills Workbook – Adults

  Dealing with Depression – Antidepressant Skills for Teens

  www.bcmhas.ca/research
  www.carmha.ca/publications
  Antidepressant Skills at Work

  Low Mood and Depression

  Worry and Tension

  Mental Disorders Toolkit

  Supporting Families related to Mental Illness

  What Family and Friends can do

• Victims and Witnesses of Crime and Violence

  The Lawyer Referral Service 604 687-3221 or 1 800 663-1919
  Various legal services are available to you if you need legal assistance in divorce or custody matters, or you need to obtain a restraining order. The Lawyer Referral Service helps you find a lawyer in your community. For more information see www.cba.org/bc/Public_Media/main/lawyer_referral.aspx.

  Legal Services Society

  604 408-2172 or 1 866 577-2525

  Legal aid is available through the Legal Services Society (LSS). Free legal advice and representation to you is avaiable if you are eligible. TTY (telecommunications for the deaf) accessible at 604 601-6236 or 1 877 991-2299. For more information see www.lss.bc.ca.

  Clicklaw

  www.clicklaw.bc.ca
  A website that provides legal information, education and help for British Columbians.

  Dial-a-Law

  www.cba.org/bc/public_media/dal/

  A library of scripts prepared by lawyers. It offers general information on a variety of topics on law in British Columbia, but not legal advice. If you need further information, you should consult a lawyer. Contact the Layer Referral Service noted above.

• Court

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  Court Lists

  Criminal Court Lists

  Courthouse Locations

  Click Law General Information about the Law – Family and Criminal

  Criminal Court

  Criminal Court

  A Victim’s Guide to the Criminal Justice System

  Information for Victims, Federal Corrections & Conditional Release

  Family Court

  Family Law in British Columbia – Legal Services Society

  Family Relations Act Forms

  Family and Divorce

  Do It Yourself Divorce

  Families Change, information on how to deal with separation and divorce

  Small Claims Court

  Small Claims

  Other Matters

  Wills, Jury Duty, Transcription Services, Supreme Court, Justice Reform

  Alberta

  Calgary Police Victim Assistance Program