Victim Assistance Programs are based in police departments
and detachments throughout British Columbia
to assist victims and witnesses throughout their involvement with
the justice system. Programs provide support,
information, assistance with Criminal Injuries Compensation claims,
information on case progress, crime
prevention techniques and court orientation and accompaniment.
Contact your local Police Department or the Victims Information
Line ( 1-800-VICTIMS )
for further information.
The Victims Information Line provides information, advice and
assistance to victims of crime in British Columbia.
It refers callers to relevant victim services in their community
and if no local service is available, other suggestions
and printed material are offered. Service is available to all
BC residents from 8:30AM to 7:30PM Mondays to
Fridays. Service provided by Information Services Vancouver on
behalf of the Ministry of Attorney General of BC.