We also seek to provide these groups with a variety of Internet communication mediums, so as to promote the free exchange and sharing of new ideas, learned experiences and peer support between both organizations and individuals. First, to reduce the psychological shock and trauma a survivor of crime or tragedy can suffer by lending emotional and practical support immediately at the crisis scene or shortly thereafter. Some programs are staffed completely by professionals, while others are comprised mainly of highly trained volunteers. These V-A workers have dedicated themselves to helping victims and survivors both at the crisis scene and in the period of readjustment that follows. Online victim assistance organization contact information, and links to educational materials.
Online text directories of Canadian victim assistance services, listed by province, where available.
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