Family members and friends

Last updated on November 26, 2024

Services and resources are available for family members or friends of those involved in the criminal justice system in B.C.

Family and friends of children

Child Find B.C.
Children of the Street Society
Ministry of Children and Family Development
Safe and healthy schools

Family and friends of victims

Crime Victim Assistance Program
Victim Safety Unit (Victim Services)

Family and friends of accused or convicted

BC Corrections
Bail in B.C.
Canadian Families and Corrections Network
Canadian Association of Elizabeth Fry Societies
John Howard Society of B.C.
Visiting and communicating with an inmate (Correctional Service Canada)

Clicklaw
Reporting child abuse
Support for new immigrants to B.C.
Legal Aid BC
VictimLink

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