Family Members or Friends of Someone Involved in the Criminal Justice System

This section will help you learn about services and resources available to you as a family member or friend of someone involved in the criminal justice system in British Columbia.

Learning a loved one or friend has come in contact with the criminal justice system can be very upsetting. It can be hard to know how to support someone going through this difficult experience.

You are not alone. Help and support are available. You may be feeling angry, fearful, anxious, worried or other difficult emotions. These emotions are normal.

This section can help answer your questions and guide you to other sections on this website for more information.