Victim Information


Who Is a Victim?

A victim is any individual who, during a criminal act or traumatic event, suffers loss, injury, harm or trauma. Victims are also family members, dependents and witnesses.

 

The Reality of Crime & Tragedy

Crime and tragedy can affect anyone at any time.

Crime and tragedy leave victims, families, friends and even the community around them in a state of turmoil.

Crime and tragedy come with many losses. Loss of finances, property, personal safety, loss of life, of privacy and loss of control.

There can be physical injury or pending harm.

And most devastating of all is the emotional pain and distress cause by such a traumatic event.