Emergency and crisis in Victoria, British Columbia
VWTHS - Spousal Assault Victim Support Program
Offered by Victoria Women's Transition House Society
Office - #100 3060 Cedar Hill Rd, Victoria, BC V8T 3J5
In short
The Spousal Assault Victim Support Program is a service available to victims of assault, threats or criminal harassment by an intimate partner or ex-partner.
- Who it is for
- Women
- Cost and access
- Free
- Where
- Office - #100 3060 Cedar Hill Rd, Victoria, BC V8T 3J5
- How to reach
- (250) 592-2927 · contact@vwth.bc.ca · Website
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About this service
The Spousal Assault Victim Support Program is a service available to victims of assault, threats or criminal harassment by an intimate partner or ex-partner. Clients are given support as they proceed through the criminal justice system, given referrals to community agencies and provided with short-term counselling.
Our service provides the victim with:
Emotional support
Assistance with:
Court orientation and court accompaniment
Victim impact statements
Criminal injury compensation applications
Liaison with criminal justice personnel
Developing a safety plan
Information on the criminal justice system including:
Court proceedings
Victim notification
Case status and court dates
Protective orders
Sentencing and post-sentencing matters
This program works collaboratively with community agencies to ensure that the province-wide Violence Against Women in Relationships Policy (VAWIR) is followed.
Who can use it?
Victims of assault, threats or criminal harassment by an intimate partner or ex-partner
How do I get in touch?
Call (250) 592-2927, email contact@vwth.bc.ca, or use the website.
Listed in Victoria, British Columbia.
Office - #100 3060 Cedar Hill Rd, Victoria, BC V8T 3J5
Office - #100 3060 Cedar Hill Rd, Victoria, BC V8T 3J5Victoria, British Columbia
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