Canadian Resource Centre for Victims of Crime

Are you passionate about advocating for survivors and making a meaningful impact? CRCVC is looking for a Victim Support Worker to join their team!

This one year contract is a full-time hybrid role involving providing trauma-informed emotional support, helping clients navigate the criminal justice system, and engaging in community outreach and support.

Join a dedicated team providing compassion and dignity to victims across Canada. If you are interested in applying, please check out this link https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/4424754205/ for the full job posting and how to apply.

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June is Pride Month, it is a time to celebrate the resilience and diversity of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities while recognizing the unique challenges many still face. Survivors of hate crimes, intimate partner violence, and systemic discrimination are often left without the support they need.

CRCVC provides free, inclusive, and confidential support. Assistance in English and French is provided by reaching out at [email protected]

Tonight’s May Homicide Support Group offers a safe virtual space for those grieving the violent loss of a loved one to homicide.
Hosted by CRCVC, this peer support group connects individuals across Canada who have been impacted by violent loss.
Tonight from 6:30–8:30 PM EST
Virtual meeting
Open Canada-wide
English only
Please RSVP via email at [email protected] or by phone at 1-877-232-2610

Please note that we will be closed today, Monday, May 18.
We will reopen tomorrow, Tuesday, May 19.
Wishing everyone a safe and peaceful long weekend.

On International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, & Transphobia, CRCVC stands in solidarity with 2SLGBTQIA+ communities.
These forms of hate are still happening every day.
Everyone deserves to feel safe, supported, seen, and celebrated for who they truly are.
Let’s stand up for equality and build a world where love is louder than hate.
Together, we can make inclusion the norm.

As Victims and Survivors of Crime Week comes to a close, the conversations, and the need for support continue.

This week has highlighted the realities faced by individuals and families impacted by homicide, as well as the importance of compassion, connection, and trauma-informed support.

Behind every statistic is a person, a family, and a story.

Support for homicide survivors doesn’t begin and end in one week. It’s ongoing, and it takes awareness, compassion, and action from all of us.

Moving forward, you can make a difference by:

• Learning about victim services and supports in your community
• Listening to and believing those who share their experiences
• Sharing resources that may help others
• Continuing to educate yourself about grief, trauma and its impacts

If you’re in a position to do so, you can also donate to support our work directly with victims and survivors crcvc.ca/donate

Even small actions can contribute to a more informed, supportive community.
What is one thing you’re taking away from this week?

Losing a loved one to homicide can be isolating, overwhelming, and life-changing.

Grief after violent loss affects every part of a person’s life, emotionally, mentally, and physically. Many survivors experience trauma, anxiety, difficulty sleeping, or feelings of disconnection and isolation.

Support and connection can make a meaningful difference.

CRCVC’s Homicide Support Group provides a safe, virtual space for family members, friends, and loved ones across Canada who are navigating the impacts of homicide loss.

Participants can connect with others who understand violent loss, share experiences without judgment, and access support in coping with grief and trauma.

You do not have to navigate this alone.

Our Homicide Support Group meets virtually on the last Thursday of every month from 6:30–8:30 PM EST.

To learn more & RSVP:
📞 1-877-232-2610
✉️ [email protected]

LIVE NOW: Executive Director at Ottawa Victim Services, Heidi Illingworth, discusses the role of victim services in supporting individuals and families navigating grief and loss. Tune in to watch her interview on Youtube.
https://youtu.be/g-5n6Q2zG98

Standing Together: Homicide Loss and Survival Support - Special Guest Heidi Illingworth Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.

When someone you care about has lost a loved one to homicide, it’s normal to feel unsure of what to say or do.

Grief after violent loss can be complex, overwhelming, and deeply isolating. Support doesn’t have to be perfect, it just needs to be present.

It can look like:

• Listening without judgment or interruption
• Believing their experience, even if you don’t fully understand
• Avoiding pressure to “move on” or “stay positive”
• Checking in, not just right away, but weeks and months later
• Letting them set the pace for conversations and decisions

What matters most is consistency, patience, and compassion.

Even small actions can help someone feel less alone.

What has helped you feel supported during a difficult time?

LIVE NOW: Registered Clinical Counsellor, John Dubé, shares his insights on supporting individuals navigating grief and trauma. Tune in to watch his interview on Youtube.
https://youtu.be/dyae8OAHgpw

Standing Together: Homicide Loss and Survival Support - Special Guest John Dubé Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.