Community Based Victims Services Program
Provides information, community referrals, emotional, practical and court support to victims, their families and witnesses.
Community Based Victim Service (CBVS) Program is free and open to self and community referrals. The program provides emotional support, justice related information referrals and practical assistance to victims and their families, of crime and trauma. Many instances of physical and sexual abuse go unreported; we offer a safe place to talk about relationship violence, abuse and sexual assault where the focus is not just about the criminal justice system.
We serve all genders: Women, youth, children, men and self-identified genders who have experienced or have witnessed physical, emotional or sexual violence.
Community Victim Services Program is closed on weekends & statutory holidays and may not be able to return your call until the next business day.
If you need help and want to make a police report and/or are feeling unsafe please call 9-1-1.
If you have been sexually assaulted or experienced intentional violence, head to your nearest hospital emergency as soon as possible.
How can we help?
We can:
- Provide risk assessment and safety planning, resource and referral information
- Assist you to find appropriate community services that can help
- Provide emotional support on the phone or in person Help explore decisions and strategies for coping with trauma
- Provide court information, orientation and accompaniment when possible
- Help with Crime Victim Assistance Applications, Victim Impact Statement and other forms
- Help you with the understanding of the cycle of violence, what is a ‘healthy’ relationship and assist in the development of a safety plan
We are members of EVA BC (Ending Violence Association of BC), CASEY (Community Against Sexual Exploitation of Youth) and VAWIR (Violence Against Women in Relationships)
Hours of Service
Monday – Friday: Flexible hours
Our staff
- Melissa at 250-338-7575 ext. 225
- Buena or Brooke at 250-338-7575 ext. 226
He Kicked Me
A story from a domestic violence survivor. Warning: Not suitable for Children.
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Family LawLINE
The Family LawLINE is a telephone advice service provided by Legal Services Society, and provides eligible clients legal advice and support to assist them with family law issues.
Sexual Assault
Sexual Assault is defined as ‘an assault of a sexual nature that violates the sexual integrity of the victim.’
Domestic Violence
The term domestic violence describes a range of behaviours or actions taken by a person to control and dominate another person.
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