If you have been physically or emotionally hurt as result of a violent crime, you may be entitled to financial assistance.
Raheel Rahman is a registered service provider for the BC Crime Victim Assistance Program (CVAP) through the BC Ministry of Justice and offers direct billing services. CVAP assists victims, immediate family members, as well as some witnesses in coping with the effects of violent crime. These effects can lead to lifelong trauma as well as symptoms such as grief, loss, and psychological harm. Counselling can assist in helping individuals develop coping mechanisms and strategies in order to manage and resolve these symptoms.
To Apply for Funding:
You must complete this Application Form. Once approved, the Crime Victim Assistance Program (CVAP) will provide you with a claim number. You do not have to wait for charges to be laid or for the offender to be convicted before applying for benefits. For more information on Crime Victim Assistance Program click here or call (604) 660-3888 (toll free 1-866-660-3888) or email cvap@gov.bc.ca.