Since 1990, The Victim Services Unit has been providing support, information and referral services to help victims of crime or misfortune. If you are a victim, or know of someone who has been victimized, please feel free to use this service – Phone # (204) 729-2335.
SUPPORT
When you’re the victim of crime or misfortune, you may experience feelings of:
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A crime, an accident, or an emergency can be traumatic and overwhelming for the victim, the family, or witnesses. A person may feel a loss of control, emotional turmoil, and confusion. Court proceedings can be long and stressful. The Victim Services Unit is committed to assisting victims through crisis, the justice system including police, the courts, and corrections.
Information
The Victim Services Unit is available to assist you should you require information about your case. We are here to assist you through your crisis. If you have questions about police procedures, the court system and other important issues, such as:
- Has an arrest been made?
- When is the next court date?
- How do I file a Victim Impact Statement?
- Do I qualify for Victims Compensation?
- Court Updates and Court Orders – what does this order mean?
- The conditions?
- Court Preparation Sessions – to assist you with the trial process
Call us at # (204) 729-2335
EMERGENCY NUMBERS
Call 9-1-1 for Police, Fire and Ambulance
Be prepared to tell the Operator:
- Who you need – Police, Fire or Ambulance
- Your Name
- The address where you need help
- What is happening now
- How it happened
- When it happened
VICTIMS HAVE RIGHTS
In Manitoba, Victims have a voice and the right to expect to:
- Be treated with courtesy, compassion and respect
- Receive assistance throughout the criminal justice process
- Have reasonable steps taken for their safety and safety of their families
- Be given information and updates on the case
- Participate in the Victim Impact Statement program
- Be given information on the Compensation for Victims of Crime program
- Request that the accused participate in restorative justice initiatives
- Be given information, on request, as to the name of the accused, the offence for which they have been charged, court dates and release information
- Have property that was seized as evidence, be returned as soon as possible
RESOURCES
- Manitoba Government: http://www.gov.mb.ca/justice/victims/index.html
- Government of Canada: https://www.canada.ca/en/services/policing/victims/index.html
- Under Restitution: http://www.gov.mb.ca/justice/victims/restitution.html
- For information on Domestic Violence and Protection Orders, available in several languages: http://www.gov.mb.ca/justice/victims/index.html
- Domestic Violence and Stalking Act – support for Domestic Violence Leave - http://www.gov.mb.ca/justice/victims/domestic/index.html
- Canadian Centre for Child Protection - the Canadian Centre for Child Protection is a charitable organization dedicated to the personal safety of all children. Their goal is to reduce child victimization by providing programs and services to Canadians. For support or more information, please contact us at 1-800-532-9135, or online by clicking the images below.