Victim Services Unit

The Victim Services Unit provides specific services to anyone who has been a victim of crime. The Unit is available on a 24 hours basis to assist victims of crime to cope with victimization.

These services include:

  • 24 hour crisis intervention

  • emotional support

  • updates on the progress of police investigations and court proceedings

  • preparation for court appearances

  • accompanying victims to court

  • assistance in applying for Criminal Injury Compensation 

  • referral to other agencies for legal or financial information or for long term counselling

Being a victim of crime can cause financial, physical and emotional hardship. There is help available.

If you are the victim of crime, report it to the police immediately, and request to be contacted by the Victim Services Unit or call the Victim Services Coordinator at either 250.505.5657 (NPD) or 250.354.5196 (RCMP).

page updated: 2008.02.25

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