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Stress and Trauma

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Coping with TraumaPDF(opens in a new tab)Common Responses to Trauma & Coping StrategiesPDF(opens in a new tab)Symptoms of TraumaPDF(opens in a new tab)

Court Related Documents

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Victim Impact Statement and Statement on Restitution: Information GuidePDF(opens in a new tab)Victim Impact Statement TemplatePDF(opens in a new tab)Restitution Program: Information for VictimsPDF(opens in a new tab)Statement on Restitution TemplatePDF(opens in a new tab)Role of the BC Prosecution Service: Information SheetPDF(opens in a new tab)Role of Crown Counsel: Information SheetPDF(opens in a new tab)Improving the Experience of Victims and Witnesses in CourtPDF(opens in a new tab)Making it Easier for Young Victims and Witnesses to TestifyPDF(opens in a new tab)What to Expect: Information for WitnessesPDF(opens in a new tab)Your Voice in Criminal Court: A Guide to Court Orientation for Adult WitnessesPDF(opens in a new tab)Your Voice in Criminal Court: Court Information for Adult WitnessesPDF(opens in a new tab)Let’s Go to Court: A Guide to Court Orientation for Child and Youth WitnessesPDF(opens in a new tab)Victim Travel Assistance(opens in a new tab)

Victim Notification

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Victim Safety Unit(opens in a new tab)Victim Safety Unit Notification FormPDF(opens in a new tab)

Crime Victim Assistance Program

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Crime Victim Assistance Program(opens in a new tab)Crime Victim Assistance Program-Information SheetPDF(opens in a new tab)Application forms(opens in a new tab)

Your Rights if you are a Victim of Crime

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Information for Victims of CrimePDF(opens in a new tab)Your Rights and Access to Help If You Are a Victim of CrimePDF(opens in a new tab)Complaints Processes for Justice Agencies in BCPDF(opens in a new tab)

Child and Youth Victims of Crime

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If Your Child is a Victim of CrimePDF(opens in a new tab)Responding to Child Welfare Concerns: Your Role in Knowing When and What to ReportPDF(opens in a new tab)Reporting Child/Youth Abuse in BCPDF(opens in a new tab)Canadian Benefit for Parents of Young Victims of CrimePDF(opens in a new tab)

Abuse and Neglect: Older Adults

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Information on Abuse and Neglect of Older AdultsPDF(opens in a new tab)

Domestic Violence

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Help is Available if you or Someone you Know is a Victim of Domestic ViolencePDF(opens in a new tab)Information on Youth Dating ViolencePDF(opens in a new tab)

Break and Enter

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Help is Available if You are a Victim of Break and Enter (B&E)PDF(opens in a new tab)Dealing with Breaking and EnteringPDF(opens in a new tab)

Fraud

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RCMP-Fraud and Scams(opens in a new tab)Fraud Awareness: Tips to Protect YourselfPDF(opens in a new tab)Preventing Fraud Resources(opens in a new tab)What to do if You’re a Victim of Fraud(opens in a new tab)

Grief and Bereavement

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Help is Available for Those Dealing With Sudden DeathPDF(opens in a new tab)The Grieving Person’s Bill of RightsPDF(opens in a new tab)Dealing with Grief PackagePDF(opens in a new tab)Grief: Special Days and HolidaysPDF(opens in a new tab)Suicide GriefPDF(opens in a new tab)Grief: Death of a SpousePDF(opens in a new tab)Gone to Soon: Navigating Grief and Loss as a Result of Substance UsePDF(opens in a new tab)

Death: Practical Matters

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A Death in Your FamilyPDF(opens in a new tab)After a Death ChecklistPDF(opens in a new tab)Ministry Assistance with Funeral CostsPDF(opens in a new tab)Get Support When Someone Dies: Financial Support(opens in a new tab)

Stalking (Criminal Harassment)

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Information on Stalking (Criminal Harassment)PDF(opens in a new tab)

Restorative Justice

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Information on Restorative Justice Approaches for Victims of CrimePDF(opens in a new tab)

Sexual Assault

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Information on Sexual AssaultPDF(opens in a new tab)
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