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=== 2. Who is Eligible and What They May Receive === | === 2. Who is Eligible and What They May Receive === | ||
=== 3. Application for Benefits === | |||
The application forms are available from the CVAP (contact information is at the beginning of the chapter under '''Resources''') or from any police department, victim service program, and many community agencies. They are also available on the [https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/justice/criminal-justice/bcs-criminal-justice-system/if-you-are-a-victim-of-a-crime/victim-of-crime/financial-assistance-benefits Victim Services page of the Ministry of Justice website]. | |||
The CVAP staff will then obtain a police report of the incident (if the matter was reported to the police) and other supporting documents. When describing what happened on the application form, an applicant should give a general but clear statement of the event, and then make reference to the police report for additional details. They should include on the application: | |||
*the date the report was made to the police as well as the police report number if a police report has been made (although a police report is highly advisable it is not mandatory) | |||
*if a police report was not made, information should be provided as to why the incident was not reported and if possible, names of any witnesses, persons to whom a disclosure was made or to whom the incident was reported should be provided | |||
*information about what occurred | |||
*information about any physical or psychological injuries they may have received | |||
*names of any doctors, counsellors, or anyone else that has been seen as a result of the injuries | |||
*original receipts for expenses incurred as a result of the injuries. If the applicant has access to funding from other sources in relation to these expenses (e.g. extended health coverage, personal disability insurance, etc.) the original receipts should be sent to this funding source first and then CVAP will consider paying any remaining outstanding balance. | |||
Minors can submit an application on their own and do '''not''' require a parent or guardian to apply on their behalf. However, applications for minors may also be submitted by their parent or guardian. A parent or guardian is not required because some parents or guardians may be supportive of the offender or feel that there is a stigma associated with the victimization. In addition, some children do not want to have their parents know of the offence. In cases where the offender is the victim’s parent, the Ministry of Children and Family Development may take custody of the victim. In this case, a representative of the Ministry can make an application on behalf of the child. | |||
Depending on the case, the applicant may be interviewed by the adjudicator. In rare circumstances, the applicant may be examined by the Program’s consulting medical practitioner if there are questions about the long-term nature of the physical injuries sustained. | |||
The Program will gather additional supporting information from a variety of sources such as medical, hospital, dental, employer reports, and information from CPP, Ministry of Social Development, or other sources relevant to the particular claim. | |||
The decision regarding eligibility and entitlement to benefits involves a two-step process in which the adjudicator first determines whether the person is an eligible applicant and then determines what benefits, if any, will be provided. The decision will be made in writing and will set out the factors considered in making the determination. | |||
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