BC’s Crime Victim Assistance Program: Survivors May Qualify for Support, including Counselling, at No Cost.

By Slater Vecchio  |

Slater Vecchio LLP is committed to supporting survivors of sexual abuse.

Survivors of sexual violence know how hard it can be to endure the echoes of abuse, to find resilience, hope, and healing in its wake, and even to know where to start looking for support or guidance.

Slater Vecchio wants survivors in BC to be aware that there are programs and resources available to you at no cost to promote survivors’ wellbeing. The BC government, through the Crime Victim Assistance Program (CVAP), offers funding and support services to eligible claimants, including funding for counselling services. One of CVAP’s missions is to reduce the financial burden of charting the healing process through the trauma of sexual violence. In some cases, eligible family members and witnesses can also access the benefits.

If you are a survivor, remember that you are not alone and you do not have to suffer in silence.

For more information visit: Crime Victim Assistance Program (CVAP)

If you have experienced abuse — whether physical, emotional, sexual, or financial — from a current or former intimate partner, this decision may open new avenues for civil compensation.

We understand how difficult it is to revisit these experiences. Our team works with survivors on a confidential, trauma-informed basis. We discuss your options at your pace, in a safe environment, and on a contingency-fee basis, which means you don’t pay for our services until your claim concludes.

There are also options to protect your identity throughout the legal process, including publication bans and the use of pseudonyms where appropriate.

If you would like to discuss whether the new tort of intimate partner violence may apply to your situation — or any other potential civil claim relating to abuse you have experienced — we are here when you are ready.

Get Help Now or call us at 1-866-649-2623 for a confidential, no-obligation consultation.

Related Topics

Recent Stories
Slater Vecchio
Slater Vecchio LLP is a boutique law firm with offices in British Columbia and Quebec. Over the past 25 years, Slater Vecchio has represented thousands of clients and has emerged as a prominent leader in personal injury and class action litigation.