PNVS is a confidential, non-judgmental community based service, which assists victims by providing immediate emotional and practical support when they have suffered the effects of crime, tragic circumstance and/or disaster.

PNVS Objectives

• To lessen the trauma of victimization
• To assist the victim cope with the impact of crime and or tragedy
• To encourage victims to connect with appropriate services
• To provide advocacy and avoid re-victimization
• To recognize and support primary, secondary and tertiary victims
• To allow police or other emergency personnel to clear the scene and respond to other calls for services

Referrals

Referrals can be made by emergency personnel, service providers or by self-referral and include, but are not limited to:

• Domestic Abuse
• Personal Issues/Family Crisis
• Sexual Assault
• Robbery/Property Crimes
• Suicide (Attempts/Death)
• Sudden Death/Homicide
• Motor Vehicle Accidents
• Multi-Casualty/Community Disaster
• Group Crisis Intervention

PNVS provides immediate emotional and/or practical support to victims of crime, tragedy and/or disaster, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

• On-scene: On consent of the victim, police or other emergency personnel can mobilize teams of volunteer crisis responders to assist with immediate emotional and practical needs of victims and offer referrals to long term community services.
• In office: As appropriate, victims will be seen in our office.
• Follow-up: Follow-up calls to victims will be made within a few days to ensure all needs have been met.
• Telephone Support
• Criminal and Civil Court Support
• Legal Appointments (Accompaniment)
• Assistance with Victim Related Documents: Victim Impact Statements, Criminal Injuries, Insurance, etc.
• Emotional Support
• Practical Assistance
• Community Referrals
• Group Crisis Intervention: NOVA Model
• Community or Multi-Casualty Assistance
• SupportLink
• Speakers Bureau