WHEREAS the police- and community-based Victim Services programs in operation throughout British Columbia provide invaluable assistance to victims of crime, and thus promote effective operation of the provincial justice system; AND WHEREAS the Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor Generals contribution to these programs was reduced in 2002 and has not increased since 2003, thus making it increasingly difficult for communities to offer these services: THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Union of BC Municipalities seek a commitment from the Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General to conduct a thorough review of the formula utilized to determine provincial contributions to police- and community-based Victim Services programs; AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that, until the above-noted review is completed, the Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General return funding for police- and community-based Victim Services programs to 2002 levels.
Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General The Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General Ministry continues to provide 9.5 million annually for victim service programs. An additional 12 million is provided for crime victim financial benefits through the Crime Victim Assistance Program. The Ministry will review the victim service funding formula to ensure equitable access to services across the Province of British Columbia.