Released on October 27, 1998
Justice Minister John Nilson today recognized the growing network of
volunteers and programs assisting victims of crime in 600 communities
across Saskatchewan, as he proclaimed the fourth annual victims
services week, November 2 to 8, 1998.
To date, fifteen programs have been established in communities and
regions across this province to assist victims in the immediate
aftermath of a crime," Nilson said. "About 400 trained volunteers are
working closely with local police and community agencies, providing
victims with support, information and referral to specialized
services.
"This year, volunteer support workers will give more than 40,000 hours
of their time to help 20,000 people victimized by crime. A further
100 volunteers serving as board members will oversee local victim
services programs and ensure they are responsive to community needs."
The network of services for victims of crime is funded by the Victims
Fund, which is financed solely through the collection of a surcharge
on fines for provincial and federal offenses. The provincial Victims
Services Program oversees this service network and other programs,
including a compensation program and a victim-witness support program
to help victims during their involvement with the criminal justice
system. The Victims Services Program also co-ordinates education,
training and programs to prevent victimization.
In addition, Victims Services administers the following
Saskatchewan Justice-funded programs:
the Aboriginal Resource Officer Program, that reflects the
Aboriginal community's interests and concerns within the
justice system on behalf of Aboriginal victims of crime and
their families in four cities, and;
Eight programs responding to family violence delivered by
Aboriginal organizations in five cities.
"The many other agencies that work closely with local Victims
Services programs also play a vital role by providing
complementary services such as counselling, support groups and
emergency shelter to help victims as they recover from and deal
with the harm they have suffered as result of a crime," Nilson
said.
During Victims Services Week, local Victims Services programs and
community organizations are holding special activities to
recognize the importance of assisting victims of crime and to
honour volunteers for their vital contributions to keeping
communities safe.
"Recognizing and responding to the needs of victims is an
essential part of dealing effectively with crime," Nilson said.
"The Victims Services Program works to make victims' involvement
in the criminal justice process easier and less traumatic.
Dedicated community agencies provide specialized services to help
victims recover. I commend the hundreds of volunteers and
dedicated community agencies for their efforts on behalf of
victims. Their efforts contribute to a fair, equitable and safe
society supported by a justice system that is trusted and
understood."
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For more information, contact:
Debi McEwen
Saskatchewan Justice
Regina Phone:(306) 787-6043
e-mail: dmcewen@justice.gov.sk.ca
Saskatchewan Justice Victims Services Funded or Administered Programs
Type of Program:
AFV = Aboriginal Family Violence Program, delivered by agencies that provide family violence programming.
ARO = Aboriginal Resource Officer Program, reflects the Aboriginal community's interests and concerns within the justice system on behalf of Aboriginal victims of crime and their families in the major cities.
CWWDVP = Children Who Witness Domestic Violence Program, a
prevention/education program for children who witness or are exposed to violence in their homes.
PAVSP = Police-affiliated Victims Services Program; provides information, support and referral for victims of crime; serves areas around the centre listed.
SP = Special Project, a multidisciplinary interview centre to investigate allegations of child abuse.
SVSP = Specialized Victims Services Program.
V/W = Victim/Witness Services.
Organization Contact Phone
Battleford, Kanaweyimik Child and Family Services (AFV)
Marlene Bugler 445-3500
Battlefords Victim Services (PAVSP) Carla Dee Belanger 466-1550
-- serves the North Battleford, Glaslyn and Cutknife areas
Estevan, Southeast Regional Victims Services (PAVSP)
Maxine Pierce 634-8040
-- serves the Estevan, Kipling, Carlyle and Carnduff areas
La Loche Victim Services (PAVSP) Wendy Lemaigre 822-1888
-- serves the La Loche area
La Ronge, Northern Region Victim Services (PAVSP)
Wendy Dice 425-4378
-- serves La Ronge, Air Ronge, the Lac La Ronge Indian Band,
Stanley Mission, Missinipe, Grandmother's Bay and
Hall Lake areas
Lloydminster Regional Victim Services (PAVSP)
Ross Plews 825-1380
-- serves Lloydminster, Maidstone, Turtleford, Onion Lake
areas and the Onion Lake and Thunderchild reserves
Meadow Lake, Northwest Regional Victim Services (PAVSP)
Brian Stephenson 236-2599
-- serves the Meadow Lake, Pierceland, Green Lake,
St. Walburg and Loon Lake areas
Moose Jaw Victim Services (PAVSP) Donna Blondeau 694-7624
-- serves the City of Moose Jaw
Prince Albert, Aboriginal Women's Council of Sask (AFV)
Theresa Lanigan 763-6005
Prince Albert Aboriginal Resource Officer Program (ARO)
Julie Pitzel 953-4259
Prince Albert, Catholic Family Services (CWWDVP)
Hilda Powell 922-3202
Prince Albert Grand Council Women's Commission (AFV)
Eileen Ermine-Inglehart 953-7254
Prince Albert Regional Victim Services (PAVSP)
Sherry Hearn 765-5574
-- serves the Prince Albert, Shellbrook, Smeaton, Birch Hills,
Wakaw and Big River areas
Prince Albert Victim Services (PAVSP) Hellen Christensen 953-4357
-- serves the City of Prince Albert
Prince Albert Victim/Witness Services (V/W) Doug Peterson 953-2798
Regina Aboriginal Resource Officer Program (ARO)
Jason Koochicum 777-6583
Christine Watson 777-6296
Regina Children's Justice Centre (SP)
Staff Sgt. Donna Hodgins-Locke 777-8615
Murray Webb 787-0555
Regina, Circle Project Association Inc. (AFV)
Anne Perry 347-7515
Regina, Family Service Bureau of Regina (SVSP)
Corinne Bokitch 757-6675
-- Domestic Violence Early Intervention Program
Regina, Peyakowak (They Are Alone) Committee Inc. (AFV)
Shirley Wolfe-Keller 525-9689
Regina Region Victim Services (PAVSP) Nina Sas 780-6694
-- serves the Regina region including, Avonlea, Lumsden,
Milestone, Southey and Strasbourg areas
Regina Street Workers Advocacy Project (SVSP)
Barb Lawrence 525-1722
Regina Victim Services (PAVSP) Jill Hay 777-8660
-- serves the City of Regina
Regina Victim/Witness Services (V/W) Gloria Barnett 787-3883
Regina Women's Community Centre & Sexual Assault Line (SVSP) Debbie House 522-2777
-- a 24-hour sexual assault line and public education program
Regina, YWCA of Regina (CWWDVP) Deanna Elias-Henry 525-2141
Saskatoon Aboriginal Resource Officer Program (ARO) Konota Crane 975-8211
Georgina Jolibois 975-8118
Saskatoon Catholic Family Services Rhonda Gough 244-7773
Saskatoon Family Service Bureau (CWWDVP)
Terri Woods 244-0127
Saskatoon Child Centre (SP) Diana Barr 244-4777
Saskatoon, Family Healing Circle Lodge (AFV)
Carole Gorgchuck 653-3900
Saskatoon Indian and Metis Friendship Centre (AFV)
Ida Linklater 244-0174
Saskatoon Sexual Assault and Information Centre (SVSP)
Kathi Cridland 244-2294
-- Victim Support Worker Program
Saskatoon Victim Services (PAVSP) Kathi Lewis 975-8400
-- serves Saskatoon and area, including the Warman area
Saskatoon Victim/Witness Services (V/W)
Al Hartley 933-5173
Swift Current, South West Victim Services (PAVSP)
Jane Unteriner 778-6565
-- serves the Swift Current, Cabri, Gull Lake, Kyle, Gravelbourg
and Maple Creek areas
Tisdale, Northeast Regional Victim Services (PAVSP)
Peggy O'Shea 878-3819
-- serves the Tisdale, Melfort, Nipawin and Carrot River areas
Yorkton Aboriginal Resource Officer Program (ARO)
Josie Crane 786-2416
Yorkton, Metis Women of Yorkton Inc. (AFV)
Jean Roussin 783-3585
Yorkton, Parkland Victims Services (PAVSP)
Anita Desroches 786-2408
-- serves the Yorkton, Broadview and Kamsack areas
