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Police-Based Victim Services Program Search Tool

Crime and traumatic events often happen with no warning. No one can ever be prepared for the impact a criminal or traumatic event will have on them. The sudden nature of these events often leaves victims and survivors feeling confused, overwhelmed, scared, angry, and alone.

Police Victim Services of British Columbia (PVSBC) is a provincial non-profit association and federally registered charity dedicated to serving the needs of police-based victim services programs in BC. PVSBC provides leadership, support, advocacy and training to professionals working in the field of victim services.

Police-based victim services programs can be found in communities across BC. To find a service in your community, search the PVSBC Program Directory.

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Are you seeking help following a crime or trauma?

VictimLinkBC is a toll-free, confidential, multilingual telephone service available across B.C. and the Yukon 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at
1-800-563-0808.

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What's New

Find the latest news impacting police-based victim services professionals and anti-violence workers in BC and Canada.

Bill S-12 and Changes to Victim Impact Statement Forms
Posted on Jan 26 by PVSBC Admin

As a result of federal Bill S-12, there have been changes to forms and processes that…

Save the Date – PVSBC 2024 Symposium – May 29 & 30
Posted on Jan 02 by PVSBC Admin

PVSBC is excited to announce the date and location of the PVSBC 2024 Symposium. Mark…

Grief and Loss During the Holiday Season
Posted on Dec 08 by PVSBC Admin

Grief is an evolving process and oftentimes the feelings associated with loss seem to…

Reforms Giving Victims a Greater Voice in our Justice System
Posted on Nov 21 by PVSBC Admin

On October 26, 2023, Bill S-12, received Royal Assent and became law. The aim of this…

Supporting Survivors Experiencing Technology-FacilitatedGender-Based Violence (3 hours)
Posted on Nov 02 by PVSBC Admin

Hosted by Tech Safety Canada, a project of Women’s Shelter Canada.…

Independent Legal Advice for Survivors of Sexual Assault
Posted on Nov 02 by PVSBC Admin

A program that provides free legal advice to anyone who has experienced sexual assault…

Our Purpose

Providing leadership and working collaboratively to enhance services to victims of crime and trauma

Need Help?

If you are in immediate DANGER or fear for your safety, please CALL 9-1-1

Resources

Healing in the aftermath of criminal
 or traumatic incidents is a process
that involves multiple types of
services and supports.

Training

Coming soon. Information about upcoming and low-cost and free training resources.