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Canada
Federal Ombudsman
The Office of the Federal Ombudsman for Victims of Crime is an independent resource for victims in Canada. Victims can contact the Office to learn more about their rights under federal law and the services available to them, or to make a complaint about any federal agency or federal legislation dealing with victims of crime.
Alberta
Solicitor General and Public Security website has information for victims of crime in Alberta, including:
- Victims of Crime Act
- Financial Benefits Program
- Victim Impact Statements
- Requesting restitution
British Columbia
Victim Services, Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General - The Government of B.C. funds over 150 programs, run by non-profit agencies and local police detachments, that provide information about the justice system, practical help, emotional support and referrals to other appropriate programs. Information on the website includes:
- Toll-free, province-wide telephone service called VictimLINK 1-800-563-0808
- Victims Services Directory
- The Crime Victim Assistance program
- Victims Safety Unit
- Court Services
Manitoba
Manitoba Justice provides a number of services for victims including:
- Child victim support service
- Compensation for victims of crime
- Victims Rights Support Service
- Victim Impact Statement
- Victim Witness Assistance Program
New Brunswick
New Brunswick Victims Services (Department of Public Safety) website has information on services available for victims including:
- Counselling
- Compensation for Victims of Crime
- Court Preparation
- Court Support
- Victim Impact Statement Program
Newfoundland and Labrador
Newfoundland and Labrador Victims Services website has information of services provided including:
- case and court information
- court orientation
- referrals
- counselling
- victim impact statements
Ontario
The Ministry of the Attorney General website has information for victims of crime in Ontario, including:
- Victims Support Line (VSL)
- Victim Notification System
- Domestic violence
- Sexual assault
Prince Edward Island
Victims Services, Office of the Attorney General website has information for victims of crime including:
- Services for victims
- Information for victims and witnesses
- Criminal Injuries Compensation
- Victim Impact Statements
- Rights of victims
- Restitution and victim surcharge
Saskatchewan
Victims Services, Saskatchewan Justice - Saskatchewan Royal Canadian Mounted Police work with Saskatchewan Justice to provide services to victims of crime. Most areas of the province are covered by police-affiliated victims services programs. Programs of Victims Services:
Victims Services workers help to meet the immediate needs of victims of crime for timely information, support and referral.
Victims Services provides court orientation and supports victims and witnesses during their involvement with the criminal justice system.
Victims Services provides payment for reasonable expenses resulting from a criminal act of personal violence.
The Victims Services Program undertakes activities to educate the public and professionals about the needs of victims and how to respond in a helpful and compassionate way.
Quebec
Justice Quebec website has information for victims of criminal acts including:
- Crime victims assistance centres
- Compensation for victims of crime
- Understanding the court system and sentencing procedure
- Witnesses - Your role in the Criminal Court
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