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Stress and Trauma

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Coping with Trauma

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Common Responses to Trauma & Coping Strategies

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Symptoms of Trauma

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Stress and Trauma

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Coping with Trauma

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Common Responses to Trauma & Coping Strategies

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Symptoms of Trauma

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Court Related Documents

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Victim Impact Statement and Statement on Restitution: Information Guide

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Victim Impact Statement Template

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Restitution Program: Information for Victims

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Statement on Restitution Template

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Role of the BC Prosecution Service: Information Sheet

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Role of Crown Counsel: Information Sheet

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Improving the Experience of Victims and Witnesses in Court

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Making it Easier for Young Victims and Witnesses to Testify

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What to Expect: Information for Witnesses

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Your Voice in Criminal Court: A Guide to Court Orientation for Adult Witnesses

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Your Voice in Criminal Court: Court Information for Adult Witnesses

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Let’s Go to Court: A Guide to Court Orientation for Child and Youth Witnesses

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Victim Travel Assistance

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Victim Notification

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Victim Safety Unit

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Victim Safety Unit Notification Form

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Crime Victim Assistance Program

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Crime Victim Assistance Program

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Crime Victim Assistance Program-Information Sheet

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Application forms

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Your Rights if you are a Victim of Crime

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Information for Victims of Crime

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Your Rights and Access to Help If You Are a Victim of Crime

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Complaints Processes for Justice Agencies in BC

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Child and Youth Victims of Crime

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If Your Child is a Victim of Crime

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Responding to Child Welfare Concerns: Your Role in Knowing When and What to Report

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Reporting Child/Youth Abuse in BC

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Canadian Benefit for Parents of Young Victims of Crime

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Abuse and Neglect: Older Adults

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Information on Abuse and Neglect of Older Adults

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Domestic Violence

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Help is Available if you or Someone you Know is a Victim of Domestic Violence

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Information on Youth Dating Violence

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Break and Enter

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Help is Available if You are a Victim of Break and Enter (B&E)

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Dealing with Breaking and Entering

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Fraud

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RCMP-Fraud and Scams

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Fraud Awareness: Tips to Protect Yourself

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Preventing Fraud Resources

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What to do if You're a Victim of Fraud

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Grief and Bereavement

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Help is Available for Those Dealing With Sudden Death

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The Grieving Person’s Bill of Rights

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Dealing with Grief Package

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Grief: Special Days and Holidays

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Suicide Grief

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Grief: Death of a Spouse

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Gone to Soon: Navigating Grief and Loss as a Result of Substance Use

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Death: Practical Matters

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A Death in Your Family

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After a Death Checklist

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Ministry Assistance with Funeral Costs

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Get Support When Someone Dies: Financial Support

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Stalking (Criminal Harassment)

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Information on Stalking (Criminal Harassment)

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Restorative Justice

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Information on Restorative Justice Approaches for Victims of Crime

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Sexual Assault

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Information on Sexual Assault

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