THE CANADIAN CRIME VICTIM FOUNDATION FOUNDED BY JOE AND LOZANNE WAMBACK AFTER THE NEAR FATAL VIOLENT ASSUALT ON THEIR 15 YEAR OLD SON JONATHAN
Photos 2002
Can Reg. Charity No. 86399 5841 RR0001
Member – NOVA (National Organization for Victim Assistance)
MISSION STATEMENT
“To support, empower and provide resources to victims of crime and to effect positive change to victim services in Canada.”
OUR VISION
“Giving Victims a Voice”
OUR GOAL IS TO
- promote “client-centered” victim service
- strive to remove linguistic, financial, physical, social or cultural barrier to provide more
equal access for people of all abilities - create equal rights for victims of crime in Canada
SERVICES
- in cooperation and partnership with public based services and programs
- to educate police officers and front line staff on victims needs
- to support the police (with victim consent) and the officer in charge with immediate crisis intervention, counselling, follow-up, assistance with criminal injuries compensation, trial assistance, minimization of re-victimization and referrals to supportive agencies
SERVICES WOULD FOCUS ON
- community awareness & education
- support and counselling