Victim Services is a free program offered through the Department of Justice and Public Safety. Adult victims of crime aged 16 and older are eligible to receive services whether the crime has been reported or not, even if no charge is laid. Victim Services can provide assistance to victims of a variety of crimes, including intimate partner violence (domestic violence), sexual assault, criminal harassment (stalking), assault, assault with a weapon or causing bodily harm, homicide, impaired driving, property crimes, theft and fraud.
Victim Services can provide information about the criminal justice system, information on your case, safety planning, court preparation, assistance writing your victim impact statement, referrals, emotional support and short-term counselling.
Victim Services cannot provide legal advice or services for incidents that are not criminal in nature (i.e. civil, family matters, suicide, sudden death).