What's New
- 22 July 2010 - A "Cry for Justice - A Murdered Child's Legacy" is Sandra Martins-Toner's sequel to her first book "The Last Six Minutes - A Mothers Loss & Quest for justice," will be available in just a few short weeks. Order your copy now.
- July 5, 2010 - Application forms are now available online from the Criminal Injuries Compensation Board in Ontario. Forms are available in both English and French. Visit www.cicb.gov.on.ca to view them. The Board hopes to make the process easier for victims and reduce the time taken to process claims.
- 23 June 2010 - On the 25th anniversary of the bombing of Air India flight 182, the CRCVC remembers the 329 passengers and crew who lives were stolen. We stand in solidarity with the victims on this National Day of Remembrance for Victims of Terrorism. Watch Prime Minister Harper's apology to the victims' families.
- 22 June 2010 - Read the CRCVC's presentation for the Senate committee on Bill C-23A, amending the Criminal Records Act (pardons).
- 17 June 2010 - CRCVC's brief to the Senate in support of repealing the faint hope clause
- 15 June 2010 - World Elder Abuse Awareness Day is June 15th each year. It serves as a call-to-action for individuals, organizations, and communities to raise awareness about elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation. Many local organizations schedule events on and around June 15th.
- 7 June 2010 - The CRCVC welcomes new Board members Lois Isnana of Saskatchewan and Arthur Lepp from Manitoba. Read their bios.
- 26 May 2010 - Read Priscilla de Villiers' submission to the Standing Committee on Public Safety and National Security, Costs of Gun Violence and the Impact on Victims
- 25 May 2010 - Missing Children's Day
- 21 May 2010 - Visit the new blog of the former Federal Ombudsman for Victims of Crime, Steve Sullivan
- 6 May 2010 - View the TOP 10 MYTHS about the Canadian Firearms Program (CFP) on a new website created by the Canadian Police Association, the Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police and the Canadian Association of Police Boards - http://truthsandmyths.ca/top-10-myths.html
- 29 April 2010 - Read the CRCVC's brief to the Senate Committee studying Bill S-2, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (Protecting Victims of Sex Offenders Act).
- 14 April 2010 - What will YOU be wearing? DayofPink is the International Day against Bullying, Discrimination and Homophobia in schools and communities. Celebrate diversity by wearing a pink shirt and by organizing activities in your workplaces, organizations, communities and schools.
- 9 April 2010 - Read our letter to the Minister of Public Safety regarding federal spending on prisons.
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SIBLINGS OF YOUNG HOMICIDE VICTIMS: What lives do they go on to live?
Please read the attached invitation to participate in a research project being conducted by Dr. Susan Tasker at the University of Victoria and Priscilla de Villiers, Research Coordinator and Consultant. This project is funded by the Canadian Crime Victim Foundation. If you would like to participate, please contact Priscilla de Villiers: Email: research@priscilladevilliers.com Tel: +1.905.634.1819