BC Ministry of Public Safety & Solicitor General

The Ministry of Public Safety & Solicitor works to maintain and enhance public safety in every community across the province of British Columbia. The portfolio of the Ministry includes crime prevention, law enforcement, corrections, victim services, coroners service, road safety, emergency management, fire safety, liquor and gaming management and regulation, and consumer protection policy.

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This booklet is written for women living in BC who need protection from a man they are - or have been - in an intimate relationship with. Information contained in this booklet also applies to people in same-sex ... + more details

From BC Ministry of Public Safety & Solicitor General
Subtopics: peace bonds & restraining orders; peace bonds & restraining orders; staying safe; violence in relationships; violence in relationships + all subtopics

Children and youth experience various types of crime in various contexts, such as child abuse, bullying and dating violence. This information sheet is part of the Help Starts Here series and provides information for ... + more details

From BC Ministry of Public Safety & Solicitor General
Subtopics: child abuse & neglect; protecting children; victim support & victim rights + all subtopics

Abuse and neglect of older adults takes many different forms: physical, sexual, emotional, and financial. This information sheet is part of the Help Starts Here series and provides information for older adults that ... + more details

From BC Ministry of Public Safety & Solicitor General
Subtopics: abuse & neglect; abuse & neglect of older adults; victim support & victim rights + all subtopics

Criminal harassment is not a sign of love; it is about power and control - it is abuse. There are steps you can take to increase your safety at home, work and on transit. This guide provides information on what a peace ... + more details

From BC Ministry of Public Safety & Solicitor General
Subtopics: harassment, stalking & sexual assault; peace bonds & restraining orders; peace bonds & restraining orders; protecting yourself from crime; staying safe + all subtopics

Victim service workers play an important part in the administration of justice and in educating victims and witnesses in the criminal court process. This booklet is intended as a resource for victim service workers in ... + more details

From BC Ministry of Public Safety & Solicitor General
Subtopics: criminal court; victim support & victim rights; witnesses & jury duty; witnessing a crime + all subtopics

If your blood-alcohol level is 0.05 or higher, you face serious consquences. This website provides details about administrative sanctions under the Motor Vehicle Act in BC. + more details

From BC Ministry of Public Safety & Solicitor General
Subtopics: drinking and driving; drinking and driving

Sexual assault is any form of sexual contact without a person's consent, including the threat of sexual contact without consent. This information sheet is part of the Help Starts Here series and provides information for ... + more details

From BC Ministry of Public Safety & Solicitor General
Subtopics: harassment, stalking & sexual assault; victim support & victim rights + all subtopics

This is a series of handouts for communities in British Columbia addressing sexual exploitation of children and youth. The handouts include information on setting up a community action network, creating an action plan, ... + more details

From BC Ministry of Public Safety & Solicitor General
Subtopics: protecting children; victim support & victim rights

Under the Crime Victim Assistance Act, victims injured as a result of certain crimes, immediate family members of an injured or deceased victim, and some witnesses may be eligible for financial assistance or benefits. + more details

From BC Ministry of Public Safety & Solicitor General
Subtopics: victim support & victim rights; witnessing a crime

There are special protections available to assist vulnerable victims and witnesses in court. This information sheet is part of the Help Starts Here series and provides information for victims and witnesses going to ... + more details

From BC Ministry of Public Safety & Solicitor General
Subtopics: criminal court; getting started with your case; protecting children; victim support & victim rights; witnessing a crime + all subtopics