How Should Alberta Better Support Victims of Crime?
Official title: Victim services engagement
Why This Matters
Been a victim of crime in Alberta? The support you got depended heavily on where you lived. This engagement shaped a new program that aims to give every victim access to a local navigator—no matter which town or detachment they're near.
What Could Change
A new Victims of Crime Assistance program has been created. Alberta is shifting to a regional model with a victim services navigator at every RCMP detachment. Local staff no longer need to fundraise—the province now provides full operational funding.
Key Issues
- How can victim services be more consistent across Alberta?
- What improvements are needed to the service delivery model?
- How can victims be better supported financially and emotionally?
What Happened
Stakeholder feedback led to the creation of a new Victims of Crime Assistance program. Alberta is transitioning to a regional service delivery model that provides a victim services navigator at every RCMP detachment, full operational funding (eliminating local fundraising requirements), and centralized support staff to handle administrative tasks.