How does a victim register?

A victim can either fill in the Victim Safety Unit Registration Form , or call us, toll free at 1-877-315-8822 or 1-877-316-8822.

Who can register?

Victims of crime and civil (family) restraining order protected parties with safety concerns.

What information are registrants entitled to?

Information varies depending on the legislation that the victim falls under (e.g. Victims of Crime Act or Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act).  The Victim Safety Unit will review entitlement with the registrant.

Why should a victim register?

A victim should register if the accused, offender or defendant has been in jail, or may go to jail, and the victim would like to request information. We can keep the registrant up to date on the status of offenders in Provincial custody centres and the name and location of the supervising Probation officer .

What about K-files (violence against women in relationship files)?

B.C. Corrections is mandated to provide notifications on K-files. K-file victims may also register with the Victim Safety Unit for added notifications.

What if the victim does not register?

The Victim Safety Unit attempts to pro-actively contact victims (whether or not they are registered with us) when an offender is about to be released from jail at sentence end. However, we often cannot locate victims and this process misses other types of releases, such as parole releases and releases from court.

What if the offender is in federal custody?

Victims should contact Correctional Services Canada, Victim Services. The Regional Office for British Columbia (and Yukon) is located at:

Who should I contact if the offender has a sentence of more than two years?

Victims should contact the National Parole Board. The Regional Office for British Columbia is located at:

National Parole Board - Pacific Regional Office
32315 South Fraser Way, Suite 305
Abbotsford, British Columbia V2T 1W6
Telephone: 1-888-999-8828 (toll free) or 604 870-2468
Fax: 604 870-2498

Who do I contact if I would like to attend a Parole Board Hearing or request a copy of a Parole Board Decision?

Victims should contact the National Parole Board.

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