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What does the Victim Support Program do?
Our victim support workers provide one-to-one support to adults who have experienced relationship violence, sexual assault, historical child physical/sexual abuse, or criminal harrassment. Services include emotional support; information (e.g. about the crimal justice system, resources in the community, trauma treatment); advocacy; accompaniment (e.g. to court, to community resources, Crown Counsel); court and after-court support; referrals and community liaison. The overall program goals are as follows:
- To reduce the impact of crime and trauma on victims and assist in their recovery
- To enhance victim safety and help prevent re-victimisation through individual safety planning
- To increase the victim's level of participation and sense of empowerment while participating in the criminal justice system
- To increase the effectiveness and comfort of victims while acting as witnesses in court proceedings
- To decrease the trauma of secondary victims
Who is the Victim Service Program for?
If you are an adult who has been a victim of relationship violence, sexual assault, historical child physical/sexual abuse, or criminal harrassment that took place in Burnaby or New Westminster and you need support in dealing with the trauma, then we urge you to contact us—regardless of whether or not you have reported the crime to police.
Our Staff:
Experienced and knowledgeable
Serve multi-ethnic communities
Have specific training/expertise in addressing relationship-based violence
Fees for Service:
No fees are charged for this program.
Languages Spoken:
English, American Sign language, Hindi, and Punjabi. Coordinated links with multi-language services available when required.
For more information or to access the Victim Service Program:
To make an appointment, please call 604.525.9144 or
e-mail: Contact Us
For immediate crisis support for victims of family and sexual violence, VictimLink provides information and help 24 hours a day: Call 1.800.563.0808
If you are in immediate danger, call 911 to access police.
Funding for the Victim Service Community-Based Program in Burnaby/New Westminster is provided by the Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General (Victim Services Division) - Province of British Columbia
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