Victim Services
The Abbotsford Police Victim Services Unit (APVS) was established in the spring of 1992 as a joint venture between the City of Abbotsford, Ministry of Public Safety and the Solicitor General to support, inform, and assist victims and witnesses of crime in our community. From its inception AbbyPD VS has been a volunteer based agency.
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The purpose of Victim Services is to lessen the trauma associated with being the victim of crime or trauma, and to try to prevent re-victimization. Empowerment of the individual through emotional support, information, practical assistance and appropriate referrals is the cornerstone of the program's effectiveness. As much as possible clients are encouraged to exercise choice as they proceed through the Criminal Justice System and to determine the source and degree of assistance they wish to receive.
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Regular office hours: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Monday to Friday (except statutory holidays)
Phone: 604-864-4757 | Fax: 604-864-4756
*This email address is not monitored 24/7 and is not to be used to report a crime. If you need immediate crisis assistance, please contact the Crisis Line at |
 Crime affects everyone. Cultural and religious background, financial and social status are not a deterrent as crime knows no bounds. |
 Being a victim of crime and/or trauma can be a difficult and confusing experience. Feelings of fear, anger, sadness, and an inability to move forward may result. Many people are re-victimized by a lack of knowledge of the Criminal Justice System, and the feeling they have no voice in the process. The inability of well-meaning family, friends and society to fully understand the personal losses that have been suffered can be deeply hurtful. |
 Our clients include both primary and secondary victims, witnesses, households, businesses and the general public when affected by crime or trauma. |