Victim Services of Cochrane –
Smooth Rock Falls is a non-profit, community based service that offers
immediate, short term crisis support to persons affected by crime or tragic
circumstances.
Victim services provides a free,
confidential and immediate on sites services to victims 24hrs a day 7 days a
week.
With a
victim consent, staff and/or specialize trained crisis volunteer will
provide emotional support, practical assistance, provide information and
referrals to appropriate agencies.
We
are funded by the Ministry of Attorney General, Ontario Victim Secretariat
and has been serving Cochrane and Smooth Rock Falls since 1997.
Objectives;
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To lessen the effects of victimization
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To help the victim cope with the impact of crime and /
or tragic circumstances
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To encourage the victim to connect with appropriate services
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To assist police, emergency services or community
agencies in their response to the needs of victims