Help for victims of crime

Find help, financial assistance, community victim services units and other supports if you have been a victim of a violent crime.

Overview

If you have been a victim of a violent crime, help is available at every step of your recovery. This includes immediate help, victim services units who can guide you through the justice system, and government programs that offer financial assistance, counselling and supports.

In focus

Financial assistance and support programs are available if you have been the victim of a violent crime.

A victim services unit can guide you towards supports available to you, and can help you navigate the criminal justice process.

Ask the judge to have an offender pay you back for expenses caused by the crime.

Find help

Take these first steps to find safety and get help.

Learn about your rights as a victim of crime.

What to expect if your case goes to court.

Find supports to help you heal.

Contact

Connect with the Victims Assistance Program:
Email: [email protected]