Community-Based Victim Services Program
Enabling
individuals and families to realize their potential and achieve a level of
self-reliance
The Community-Based Victim Services Program provides information, community
referrals, emotional, practical and court support to victims and their
families.
Services Available
Practical Support
 | Holistic needs assessment |
| Rights education |
| Applications for funded counselling |
| Assistance with other forms |
| Explanation of the justice system |
| Accompaniment to crown counsel interviews |
| Provide courtroom tour and orientation |
| Preliminary inquiry and trial accompaniment |
| Liaison with other service providers |
| Safety and wellness plans |
| Education on the impact of societal roles and power imbalances |
| Attend community speaking events |
| Provide services within agency limitations |
Emotional Support
| Someone to talk to |
| Reduction of emotional trauma |
| Information on abuse and trauma |
| Develop safety plans |
| Provide and refer to educational materials |
| Referrals to other resources & supports: |
| crisis line |
| mental health |
| parenting |
| safe house |
| legal services |
| counselling |
| drug and alcohol |
| financial |
| justice system |
| liaison |
Who Is Eligible
Victims, immediate family members and witnesses of all ages, cultural
groups who have experienced any of the following crimes of violence:
| Physical abuse |
| Sexual abuse |
| Rape |
| Spousal assault |
| Criminal harassment |
| Hate crimes |
| Other forms of violence |
Those eligible for support must either reside in Maple Ridge or Pitt
Meadows or the offense must have arisen in one of these communities.
How To Access Services
| Self-referrals and referrals from other sources |
| Appointments with the victim, immediate family member(s), witnesses,
friends and supporters |
Cost
This program is offered free of charge.
Program Expectations
| A commitment to seek necessary supports during your journey |
| A recognition that it takes a community to raise a child |
We have zero tolerance for violence. To ensure safety for everyone,
services will be terminated under the following circumstances:
| Abusive or violent behaviour |
| Attendance while under the influence of drugs or alcohol |
| Length of service determined by client need |
Contact Information
| Monday to Friday |
| Flexible Hours |
| Telephone 604-467-6911 ext. 227 or 228 |
| Fax 604-463-2988 |
Funding
The Provincial Government of British Columbia has funded the Specialized
Victim Assistance Program since 1987 and it is currently funded by the
Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General.
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