Victim Services – Dept. of Justice and Public Safety, GovNL 

Address: 8th Floor, Atlantic Place, 215 Water Street, PO Box 8700, St. John’s, NL A1B 4J6 

Other Locations: Carbonear, Marystown, Clarenville, Gander, Grand Falls-Windsor, Corner Brook, Stephenville, Port Saunders, Happy Valley-Goose Bay and Nain. 

St. John’s Office Tel: (709) 729-0900 Provincial Office Tel: (709) 729-7970 Email: victimservices@gov.nl.ca

Fax: (709) 729-0053  Website: www.victimserviceshelp.ca

Mandate:

A free, voluntary and confidential justice service for victims of crime. Whether it’s deciding to report an incident to the police, guidance through the court process, or follow up after sentencing, they help individuals to explore options and to provide them with the information, support and understanding needed. 

Target Population:

Victims of crime; all ages.

Highlights of Programs/Services Offered:

For Adults: 

• General information about the criminal justice system to help understand how it works 
• Updated information on what is happening with the court matter 
• Assistance with creating safety plans 
• Court preparation 
• Help with preparing a Victim Impact Statement 
• Identifying and referring clients to specialized community resources, if needed 
• Providing emotional support and short-term counseling while dealing with victimization and the court process 

For Children (Under 16) victims or witnesses: 

• General information on the criminal justice system to help understand how it works 
• Charges must be laid in order to access services and caregiver consent is required 
• Updated information on what is happening with the court matter 
• Court preparation 
• Help with preparing a Victim Impact Statement 
• Assessments and referrals for therapeutic counseling for child witnesses and their families if deemed necessary 
• Information for families to help support/prepare children involved with the court process 

Note: If you are 16 years of age or over, charges do not have to be laid by the police to receive services from Victim Services. However, if charges are laid and the Case proceeds through court, Victim Services can provide help before, during, and after the court process.