Community Based Victim Services

Community Based Victim Services

CBVS provides the following support and advocacy.

Emotional support Information about:

• The dynamics of abuse
• The Criminal Justice System
• Updates on police and court files and Community Resources

Practical Assistance

• Safety planning
• Accompaniment to file a police report
• Liaising with Crown Counsel
• Court orientation and court accompaniment for Criminal Court
• Assistance with applications to the Crime Victims Assistance Program
• Explanation of Victim Impact Statements
• Assistance in securing a translator
• Referrals to community resources

Our team also provides assistance and information about third-party reports. A third-party report allows adult victims of sexual assaults to make a report to the police anonymously. For more information, please contact our CBVS program.

This program accepts self-referrals and referrals from other community services.

Once your referral is sent, we make every effort to contact you within 24 hours (excluding weekends and statutory holidays). Sometimes the wait may be a little longer, and we sincerely thank you for your patience.

Please note: For security and operational reasons, when we call you, it may appear as No Caller ID or Private Number on your phone. We recommend answering these calls if you’re expecting to hear from us.

We are here to provide emotional support, guidance, and practical assistance to help you through difficult experiences. Your safety, choices, and well-being are always our priority.

Funded by the Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General & Community Donations