The B.C. government also plans to increase funding to sexual-assault centres
The province is proposing changes to its Crime Victim Assistance Act to make grandparents and grandchildren — as well as witnesses not connected to a victim — eligible for government support.
Farnworth wants to expand access to benefits for grandparents and grandchildren of crime victims by removing the requirement that eligible people must be financially dependent on the victim. “People who are victims of crime, their family members, as well as witnesses, can receive services to support their recovery and help offset financial costs they may experience. However, the current legislation is restrictive in who may be eligible for these services, and many people can’t get the supports they need,” he said.
“The funding is important so we can provide the service, but it also sends a clear message that survivors matter, their well-being matters and they are going to be supported to get access to the support they need to heal and move forward.” “A timely, compassionate response can have a huge impact on a survivor’s ability to move forward and heal. It increases the likelihood they will also receive other services later.”
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