Getting Help

1. Contact The Police:

If you need immediate assistance, or if you suspect that a crime is being committed, please dial 911 or your community's Police emergency number.

2. Find Other Agencies That Can Help

If you are looking for victim services program within your community, you can contact VictimLink at
1-800-563-0808 or click here

3. Your Rights if You are a Victim of Crime
www.pssg.gov.bc.ca/victim_services/publications/guides/YourRights.pdf

4. Some other helpful information:

• Dealing with the Aftermath of a Serious Crime: www.pssg.gov.bc.ca/victim_services/publications/guides/DealingWithSeriousCrime.pdf
   
• Dealing with the Sudden Death: Information for Survivors: http://www.pssg.gov.bc.ca/victim_services/publications/guides/DealingWithSuddenDeath.pdf
   
• Are You Being Stalked?
  www.mcaws.gov.bc.ca/womens_services/stalking/toc.htm
   
• Violence Against Women in Relationship Policy:
  http://www.pssg.gov.bc.ca/vawc/vawir2000.pdf
   
• For Your Protection: Peace Bonds and Restraining Orders http://www.pssg.gov.bc.ca/victim_services/publications/guides/PeaceBondsRestOrdersWEB.pdf
   
• Crime Victim Assistance Program:
  Based on a financial assistance model, the new Crime Victim Assistance Program will help victims, immediate family members and eligible witnesses with the costs associated with the victimization. For more information please visit: http://www.pssg.gov.bc.ca/victim_services/cva/index.htm 
   
• A Crime Victim's Guide to the Criminal Justice System:
  If you would like more information on the victim and Criminal Justice System, please visit:
  http://canada.justice.gc.ca/en/ps/voc/guide/survey.pdf 
  
   

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Phone: 604-501-2502 Fax: 604-501-2509 Toll-Free: 1-877-869-0720
info@policevictimservices.bc.ca