Ministry of Justice

Victims and Witnesses of Crime and Violence

IMMEDIATE FAMILY MEMBERS OF A VICTIM

Immediate family members of an injured or deceased victim of crime may be eligible for the following benefits:

  • counselling services or expenses
  • vocational services or expenses
  • income support for dependent family members of a deceased victim
  • loss of parental guidance for a minor child
  • prescription drug expenses
  • funeral expenses
  • transportation and related expenses
  • earnings loss due to bereavement leave

For more information see Financial Assistance and Benefits.