Child and Youth Victim Support Service (CVSS) - Burnaby - New Westminster
Legal and Victim Services
Provided by Cameray Child and Family Services
Provides support to children and youth who are victims or witnesses of a crime.
CVSS Program Focus: To provide support to children and youth (under 19) who are victims or witnesses of a crime, along with their non-offending family members.
Referrals must meet one of the following criteria:
- Reside in Burnaby or New Westminster
- Crime took place in Burnaby or New Westminster
- Court proceedings are taking place in New Westminster or Vancouver (for Burnaby cases)
- Click here to make a referral.
Participation in the program is voluntary and can begin at any stage of the legal process. Services are provided by well-trained, caring, and non-judgmental staff.
What the Program Provides:
- Emotional support during police investigations and court proceedings
- Resources and referrals to relevant community agencies throughout the criminal justice process
- Assistance with safety planning
- Explanation of the criminal justice system and the roles within (e.g., Police, Crown Counsel, Judge, etc.)
- Up-to-date information regarding the status of investigations and court proceedings
- Support with justice-related forms and applications (e.g., Crime Victim Assistance Program applications, Victim Impact Statements, etc.)
- Court preparation sessions for young victims or witnesses
- Accompaniment to court and justice-related meetings
Additional Support:
- Support provided over the phone and/or in person, based on individual needs
- For children and youth subpoenaed to testify in court, multiple court preparation sessions can be arranged with a victim support worker prior to the court date.
Referrals from any source. Check out the brochure on the program.
604-436-9449
Public email: admin@cameray.ca
Website: https://www.cameray.ca/child-and...
2038 Rosser Avenue, Burnaby, British Columbia, V5C 0M7
Cost: No cost
Referral options:
- Self-referral
- Health professional referral
- School personnel referral
- Ministry of Children & Family Development referral
- Community service organization referral
- Victim Service Programs, Police, and Justice System personnel referrals
Associated Programs/Services
Also offered by Cameray Child and Family Services:
- Parent Support Program - Burnaby and New Westminster
- Assisting the Community with Transitioning Students (ACTS) Program - From elementary school to high school
- Counselling Programs - For Families, Children and Youth - Burnaby and New Westminster
Availability
Service area: Burnaby, New Westminster + show cities
Service Types Provided
Ways to Access
- Provided 1:1 in-person
- Provided at a single location
- Provided by phone
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