Canadians Victimized Abroad

Is there help for Canadians who are victimized abroad?

Canadians travelling outside of the country can be victims of violent crime. The Department of Justice Victims Fund offers limited emergency financial assistance for Canadians who are victimized abroad. The funding is intended for Canadians who are victims of serious violent crime outside of Canada.

Funds are only provided to victims:

• who have incurred exceptional expenses as a result of their victimization; and
• who have exhausted all other means of funding.

Serious violent crime is generally considered:

• homicide
• sexual assault
• aggravated assault

Resources for Canadians who have been victimized abroad:

• DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE POLICY CENTRE FOR VICTIM ISSUES

  Contact Info:
  http://justice.gc.ca/eng/pi/pcvi-cpcv/index.html
  Departmental Programs and Initiatives
  Victims of Crime
  Department of Justice Canada
  284 Wellington Street
  Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0H8
  Fax: 613.952.1110
  Email: webadmin@justice.gc.ca

• DEPARTMENT OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS AND INTERNATIONAL TRADE CANADA

  Contact Info:
  www.international.gc.ca
  Enquiries Service (BCI)
  Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada
  125 Sussex Drive
  Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0G2
  Tel: 1.800.267.8376 (toll-free in Canada)
  Fax: 613.996.9709