If You Are a Victim of a Crime

This section provides information and guidance to support you and help you learn more about services and resources available to you as a victim of crime in British Columbia.

Services and people are available to help you deal with the emotional, physical and financial effects of a crime. The Province of B.C., Government of Canada and non-profit organizations offer many free services and programs in your local community.

This section can help address your questions and describe what you may experience.

Explore this Section

• Victim of Crime
  • First Steps
  • Staying Safe
  • How You May Feel
  • Victim Notification
  • Financial Assistance & Benefits
  • Victim Travel Assistance
  • Victim Services
• Your Rights
• Coming Forward
  • What to Expect if You Report a Crime to the Police
  • Reporting a Crime
  • Making a Police Statement
  • Victim Impact Statement
• Investigating the Crime
• The Court Case
  • Appearing in Court
  • Testifying in Court
  • Court Support
• Court Decision
  • After Conviction
• Child or Youth Victim
  • Protecting Children and Youth
• Victims of Youth Crimes
• Publications for Victims of Crime