In December 2023, amendments to the legislation and regulation that guide CVAP were approved and will expand the support available through the program (news release). Changes to certain eligibility criteria and access to benefits come into force on January 1, 2024, and will apply to those applications where a crime occurred on or after January 1, 2024.
An increase in the rates CVAP is able to pay for counselling will apply to all applications where counselling services are provided on or after January 1, 2024.
Additional information is being developed to support applicants and partners in understanding these changes, including updates to CVAP’s application forms. While this is underway, please see the following Q&A documents and use the existing application forms which can be accessed through the link below.
CVAP now accepts electronically signed CVAP applications via email (cvap@gov.bc.ca), due to COVID-19.
The Crime Victim Assistance Program (CVAP) helps victims, immediate family members of victims, and witnesses affected by violent crime. Benefits provided by CVAP aim to help offset financial loss and assist in recovery from injuries.
Forms for Victims
Forms for Immediate Family Members
Forms for Witnesses
To submit an electronic application by email:
To print the application and fill it in by hand:
The Crime Victim Assistance Program Counselling Guidelines are for counsellors. They provide information on expectations, reporting requirements, limitations and reimbursement for counselling services. The document includes information regarding the new counselling rates that will apply to services provided after January 1, 2024.
Check our alphabetical list of criminal justice terms along with their definitions.
The Crime Victim Assistance Program assists victims, immediate family members and some witnesses in coping with the effects of violent crime.