An Overview of Victim Services Across Canada

Northwest Territories

Legislation

The Northwest Territories (NWT) utilizes the Victims of Crime Act to administer Victim Services across the Territories. The Victims Assistance Fund was established to collect victim surcharges of up to 20% of a fine penalty or $25.00 of a non-fine penalty, and utilizes these funds to assist victim-related projects. The Territorial government also receives funding through grants from Justice Canada for specific projects. Funding for ongoing community based victim services programs are provided through general revenues.

Services

The Government of the NWT Department of Justice provides contribution funding to ongoing, community-based victim service programs, which then provide direct services to victims including information, support, practical assistance, court-orientation/accompaniment and referrals. A formalized Victim Impact Statement Program provides guidance to victims on the completion of a Victim Impact Statement. Crown Witness Coordinators, employed by the Public Prosecution Service of Canada, also provide victims/witnesses with assistance throughout the court process.

Compensation

Nil

Victim Services: www.justice.gov.nt.ca/VictimServices/VictimServices.htm