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Greater Victoria Region
Support After Crime or Trauma
Greater Victoria Police Victim Services works with police throughout the Greater Victoria region to provide emotional support, practical assistance, information and referrals to people impacted by crime and trauma.
You Are Not Alone
You Don't Have to Navigate This Alone
Experiencing crime or trauma can leave you with questions about what happens next, where to turn and what support is available. GVPVS provides short-term practical and emotional support to help you understand your options, navigate the justice system and connect with appropriate community resources.
Our Services
How Can We Help
Emotional & Practical Support
Short-term compassionate support and practical assistance following crime or trauma.
Safety Planning
Help considering safety needs and identifying practical next steps.
Justice System Information
Information and guidance to help people understand police, court and criminal justice processes.
Court Support
Support and information for people involved in criminal court proceedings.
Critical Incident Response
Support following serious or unexpected traumatic events at the request of police.
Information & Referrals
Connections to specialized services, community organizations and other sources of support.
Referrals
Start a Referral
Choose the path that best describes your situation.
Self-Referral
Looking for support? Submit a referral for yourself through the secure online self-referral form.
Self-Referral
Police or community partner? Submit a referral directly to GVPVS through the secure agency referral form.
Referral information is submitted securely and reviewed by authorized GVPVS staff.
Who We Serve
Who We Help
Victims
People directly affected by crime or trauma.
Witnesses
People who have witnessed a crime or traumatic event.
Family Members
Immediate family members of those affected.
Our Region
One Victim Services Program.
Seven Police Partners.
GVPVS works in partnership with seven police agencies to provide coordinated victim services across the Greater Victoria region — a unique model in British Columbia.
Central Saanich Police Service
Sidney/North Saanich RCMP
Esquimalt Military Police
Victoria Police Department
Oak Bay Police Department
Saanich Police Department
West Shore RCMP
Our Approach
Compassionate. Respectful.
Client-Centred.
Our approach is guided by empathy, integrity and respect. We are committed to providing professional, non-judgmental and client-focused support while respecting the diverse needs of the communities we serve.
Working Toward Well-Being
GVPVS works to ensure people affected by crime and trauma receive meaningful support when they need it most. Our vision is that the individuals we serve are supported toward a state of well-being.
Our Approach
Information & Resources
Find information about victim rights, the justice system, local support organizations and other resources that may help navigate what comes next.
Victims Rights
Understand your rights under British Columbia's Victims of Crime Act and the Canadian Victims Bill of Rights.
Justice System Information
Guides to help you understand police processes, court proceedings, and the criminal justice system.
Support Agencies
Connect with specialized counselling, health services, and community organizations in Greater Victoria.
Fact Sheets & Brochures
Plain-language summaries on common topics related to crime, trauma, safety planning, and victim services.
Community Support
Help Us Be There When Support Is Needed
Demand for victim services across Greater Victoria continues to grow. Community support helps GVPVS strengthen its resources and continue providing timely, compassionate assistance to people affected by crime and trauma.
Need Support or Want to Make a Referral?
GVPVS is here to help. Reach out for support or connect someone who needs it.