Homicide Support & Resources
Whether you’re grieving a loss or supporting someone who is, these resources offer practical guidance to help navigate the journey. From understanding grief’s impact to finding ways to cope, these workbooks and guides provide tools for both personal healing and offering support to others. Grief doesn’t follow a timeline, and neither do these resources—use them at your own pace and check back for new additions over time.
General Resources
The Canadian Resource Centre for Victims of Crime
Canada Resource Centre for Victims of Crimes
Know Your Rights(The Victims Bill of Rights Act)
The Canadian Resource Centre for Victims of Crime
The Canada Resource Centre for Victims of Crime offers free, confidential support, guidance, and advocacy for victims of serious crime. They help navigate the justice system, access resources, and promote victims' rights across Canada.
The "Know Your Rights" section on the Canadian Resource Centre for Victims of Crime (CRCVC) website provides information about the Canadian Victims Bill of Rights (CVBR), which outlines four principal rights for victims: Information, Protection, Participation, and Restitution. This section aims to help victims understand and exercise these rights throughout the criminal justice process.
The Canadian Resource Centre for Victims of Crime provides information on financial assistance programs for victims of violent crimes across Canada. Most provinces and territories offer compensation for crimes like homicide, sexual assault, and domestic violence. For Canadians victimized abroad, the federal Victims Fund may provide support. Eligibility and application details vary by region.
Homicide Support Group
(CRCVC)
Text & Chat Support
(CRCVC)
To register
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Email with "Support in Subject line" to crcvc@crcvc.ca
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Or call 1-877-232-2610
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Monday - Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm EST
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Text 613-208-0747
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Chat via www.crcvc.ca
Ontario Resources
Victim Services Ontario
Victim Services Ontario, through the Ontario Network of Victim Service Providers (ONVSP), offers immediate, confidential support to individuals affected by crime, tragic circumstances, and disasters. With 40 locations across the province, their trained experts provide personalized assistance 24/7, guiding victims through crisis intervention, safety planning, and connections to community resources. All services are free and tailored to each person's unique journey toward recovery.
Victim & Witness Assistance Program (ON)
Death Investigation - Ontario
The Victim/Witness Assistance Program (VWAP) in Ontario offers free, court-based support to victims and witnesses of crime, helping them navigate the criminal justice process. Services include providing information about court procedures, case updates, emotional support, and referrals to community resources. VWAP ensures that individuals are informed and supported from the laying of charges through to the case's conclusion.
Ontario's death investigation system is a collaborative network that includes the Office of the Chief Coroner, the Ontario Forensic Pathology Service, and the Centre of Forensic Sciences. Together, they conduct thorough investigations into deaths, applying advanced forensic science to serve the public and the justice system. The Centre of Forensic Sciences, one of North America's most extensive forensic facilities, provides scientific analyses in cases involving injury or death, supporting law enforcement and public safety.
Victim Impact Statement
A Victim Impact Statement (VIS) allows victims to share how a crime has affected them physically, emotionally, and financially. In Ontario, victims can submit a VIS during sentencing to ensure their voices are heard in the justice process. While voluntary, it helps the court understand the personal impact of the crime.
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Forms and more information:
🔹 Victim Impact Statement Form (Adult)
🔹 Victim Impact Statement Form (Youth)
🔹 Or visit the Ontario Court Services website
Parents of Murdered Children
The Compassionate Friends - Peer support for loss of a child
Parents of Murdered Children National Organization
The Compassionate Friends provides peer support for those grieving the loss of a child, sibling, or grandchild. Through local chapters and online communities, they offer understanding, comfort, and hope to bereaved families.
Parents of Murdered Children (POMC) is a national organization dedicated to providing ongoing emotional support, education, prevention, advocacy, and awareness for families and friends who have lost a loved one to murder. Through local chapters and online resources, POMC offers a community of understanding, helping survivors navigate their grief and work toward a healthy resolution.
Federal Income Support for Parents of Murdered or Missing Children Grant
Winston's WishDeath Through Homicide
Dougy CenterSupporting Children & Teens After a Murder or Violent Death
Grief SpeaksSupporting Children & Teens After a Homicide or Murder
The National Child Traumatic Stress NetworkHelping Your Child After a FAmily Homicide Loss
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