Yes. To learn more about the types of services and providers that can be covered, click here.
Victim Services is committed to helping victims to access local services from individuals and organizations that specialize in helping victims of trauma. The Compensation for Victims of Crime Program (CVCP) gives financial assistance to eligible victims and witnesses for costs incurred because of a criminal incident. Eligible victims and witnesses may seek treatment from cultural service providers in place of, or in addition to, counselling services covered by the CVCP.
These types of providers and services may include:
meetings with elders or traditional healers
attending rituals or ceremonies
the purchase of spiritual aids or appropriate gifts and food for ceremonies
CVCP does not make referrals to elders, ceremonies or healing providers. If you are unsure of a provider, or where to find one, you can find a list of organizations here.
For more information about the services that CVCP may cover, contact your victim services worker. You can also phone 204-945-0899 (in Winnipeg), or 1-800-262-9344 (toll free) to speak with compensation program staff.
You can get the forms you need from the Compensation for Victims of Crime office in Winnipeg, or the Victim Services office in your area. You can also download and print the forms below:
Application Form for Witnesses
Application Form for Family Members
This information was gathered directly from Manitoba Department of Justice. For more information, please visit https://www.gov.mb.ca/justice/vs/cvc/index.html and https://www.gov.mb.ca/justice/vs/cvc/communityculture.html