Federal Ombudsperson for Victims of Crime (Office)
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Independent resource for victims in Canada. French: @BOFVAC / / Terms: https://t.co/gBeWgki0gj
Joined September 2013
RT @Safety_Canada: The National Office for Victims has published the 11th edition of the Information Guide for Victims of Crime, a comprehe….
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RT @Safety_Canada: The Victim Complaint Resolution Report has a new format. It now provides 3 years of data showing trends about victims’ c….
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If you or someone you know is a victim, contact Canada’s confidential Human Trafficking Hotline at 1-833-900-1010. #WorldDayAgainstTraffickingInPersons
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"What are my rights" is a practical list of questions to help victims and survivors navigate the Canadian justice system, it's the 1st of a series designed to raise awareness, promote accountability, and empower victims and survivors. Pls share widely
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Today, we celebrate a pivotal moment in Canadian justice, the 10th anniversary of the coming into force of the Victims Bill of Rights. For the occasion, we call on gov't & elected officials to renew their commitment to improve victim rights.
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Looking forward to collaborating with the honourable @rubysahotalib, Canada's first secretary of state for combatting crime. Let's work together to enhance justice & safety for all in Canada. @Safety_Canada
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L'opportunité de se faire entendre! @CalacsOttawa @RQCALACS.
Les consultations prébudgétaires #Budget2025 sont ouvertes ! 📢. C’est l’occasion de contribuer à façonner l’avenir du Canada. Partagez vos idées et vos priorités pour bâtir un pays plus fort et plus inclusif. 🇨🇦. Ayez votre mot à dire ➡️
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RT @CdnChildProtect: offers support and step-by-step guidance if you need help getting your nude images or videos r….
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Trauma-informed and survivor-centered approaches are essential in all interactions with victims and survivors. Thank you @WomanACT for crating this guide and sharing.
🤝Engaging survivors in research requires ethical, trauma-informed, and survivor-centered approaches to address systemic imbalances. 🔗Read the full guide: #SurvivorCentered #TraumaInformed #EthicalResearch #GBV #ResearchBestPractices #CommunityResearch
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Creating the space where our youth feel at ease to share and open up without fear of judgement is the best way to keep them safe.
Technology-Facilitated Sexual Violence is a form of sexual violence where individuals are harmed via digital technologies or in online spaces. It is important to note that young folks, gender-diverse folks and people of colour experience TFSV at disproportionately high rates.
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RT @PBC_CLCC_en: #DYK – When submitting a victim statement, victims can request that Board members consider imposing special conditions on….
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We share a mutual goal w/ @WAGE_FEGC to end Gender-Based Violence. Our report on sexual violence will be released in the Fall. Looking forward to discussing its recommendations with newly appointed Minister, the Honourable @rechievaldez
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For the 20th anniversary of #VictimsWeek, past & present Ombuds for Victims discuss milestones on victims rights to be celebrated. The CVBR 10th anniv. is coming soon; time for us all to reflect on the challenges that still lie ahead. @JusticeCanadaEN
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Met with the Minister of @Safety_Canada to discuss making victim rights enforceable and ways to ensure the safety of survivors of crime, keeping them safe at home throughout their involvement with the criminal justice system. Our letter to @gary_srp:
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Our Ombud is a special advisor to @MinJusticeEn. He recently met with the newly appointed Minister & was pleased to hear about the willingness to continue collaboration with @JusticeCanadaEN in supporting victims of crime. #VictimsFirst #SupportSurvivors
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Survivors & communities have been leading the way for decades. Our Final report informed by them will be released in the Fall. It's time for meaningful change in the federal gov. "While they focus on the cost of change, they underestimate the cost of inaction".
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We commend Dr. Kim Stanton for her powerful report exposing the systemic failures survivors in BC have long faced in their pursuit of justice & safety. Her work affirms what survivors have said for decades: the system must change. @BCGovNews.
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Banks play a role in disrupting violence and addressing coercive & controlling behaviours. @CdnBankers Ass. agrees we share a goal to fight economic abuse and safeguard economic empowerment for Canadians. See their response to our letter: @FinanceCanada
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On the #NationalDayofRemembranceforVictimsofTerrorism, we remember the 329 victims of the terrorist attack on #AirIndiaFlight182 and honour those whose life was cut short or forever changed by a terrorist attack.
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