The Crime Victim Assistance Program
The
Crime Victim Assistance Program is a new program, administered by the
Victim Services Division of the Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor
General. The program, which came into force June 30, 2002, replaces the
Criminal Injury Compensation Program previously operated by the Workers'
Compensation Board.
The program is governed by the
Crime Victim Assistance Act
and the Regulations. Under the Act, victims injured as a result of certain
crimes, immediate family members of an injured or deceased victim and some
witnesses may be eligible for financial assistance or benefits, such as:
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Medical and dental
care
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Prescription drug
expenses
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Vocational services
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Disability aids
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Income support
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Lost earning capacity
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Homemaker, childcare
or personal care
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Home or vehicle
modification and related expenses
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Counseling
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Repair or replacement
of some damaged or destroyed personal property items
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Protective measures
(such as changed locks or home security systems)
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Transportation or
travel expenses
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Funeral expenses
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Loss of parental
guidance for a minor child
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Loss of earnings due
to bereavement leave
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Crime scene cleaning
The
new Crime Victim Assistance Program has been developed in response to the
changing needs of victims. When the Criminal Injury Compensation Program
began in 1972, many victims, who were mostly male wage earners, were
concerned about wage loss resulting from a crime. Today, many victims,
especially women and children, need financial support as well as
additional services and assistance to aid in their recovery from the
physical and psychological effects of their victimization.
While the program does not cover injuries or loss sustained from motor
vehicle accidents, injuries or loss sustained out of, or during the course
of employment, claims for pain and suffering, and/or loss of personal
property, the benefits offered through the Crime Victim Assistance Program
will help victims and others recover from the effects of violent crime so
that they may participate fully and safely in their communities.
For
Complete Information see Government BC Website at
http://www.pssg.gov.bc.ca/victim_services/cva/index.htm
Write:
The Crime Victim Assistance Program
PO Box 5550 Stn. Terminal
Vancouver, B.C.
V6B 1H1
Email:
SGCrimeVictimAssistanceProgram@gems2.gov.bc.ca
Call:
In the Lower Mainland call: (604) 660-3888
Call toll free in BC: 1-866-660-3888
Alberta Crime Victim Assistance
Manitoba - Compensation for Victims of Crime
New Brunswick Victim Services
Newfoundland & Labrador Victim Services
Nova Scotia Victim Services
Ontario Criminal Injuries Compensation Board
Prince Edward Island Victims of Crime
Quebec Victims of Criminal Acts
Yukon Victim Services
NWT Victim Services
Nunavut
For additional links go
to:
Canadian Resource Centre For Victims of Crime
http://www.crcvc.ca/en/links/prov_vic_serv.php
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