Would you know who to call?

Victim Crisis Assistance & Referral Service
News Release

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Did you know that three out of four victims who seek assistance are victims of a violent crime?

When a crime occurs, it doesn’t affect just one person. The entire community – family, friends and neighbours – feels its impact.

On an average day, 8000 men, women and children seek the help of victim’s services – 90% turn to a friend or family member for help first. Could you answer their questions? Would you know who to call?

April 13 – 19 is National Victims of Crime Awareness Week - a time for our community to come together and raise awareness about victim issues. You can contribute by volunteering to help victims, by referring victims you know for service and assistance, and by being a source of personal support for victims of crime. Together we can find the way.

Get involved and make a difference.

For more information on National Victims of Crime Awareness Week, visit www.victimsweek.gc.ca. For information about where to find victim assistance or volunteer opportunities in your community, please call 705-472-2649(VCARS).

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