Victim Support

• ‘Losing my heart’: Wilma Derksen on losing her husband Cliff to cancer

  Cliff Derksen died Sunday after being diagnosed with cancer in February.

  Canada

  May 27, 2022
  
• Manitoba announces expanded supports for victims of domestic violence

  Support program expanded to provide more help for victims whose current or former partners are involved in restorative justice proceedings.

  Health

  Nov 13, 2020
  
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• Funeral coverage costs included in enhanced Ontario program for victims of violent crimes

  The province says the enhanced VQRP+ means victims will quickly receive the supports they need, in some cases immediately.

  Politics

  Sep 6, 2019
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• New web portal launched to help victims of human trafficking

  London Police Crisis Intervention and Victim Support Unit partnered with 13 local agencies to provide better support for human trafficking victims.

  Crime

  Apr 17, 2018
• More help needed for sexual assault victims pre-trial: Alberta Opposition

  Alberta's official Opposition says more must be done to help sexual assault victims leading up to a trial.

  Health

  Jun 23, 2017
• Calgary woman draws on own experience to fight rising domestic violence

  This week, Calgary police said domestic violence calls are up 25 per cent over the five-year average; a Calgary women is working to help victims with her new business that takes a unique approach.

  May 19, 2016
• ‘It wasn’t just us’: Calgary men bond, share grief over siblings’ homicide

  They've been brought together by the worst possible circumstances: two men who both lost siblings to homicide.

  Crime

  Feb 23, 2016