Victim Services Elgin provides assistance and referrals 24/7 for victims of crime and tragic circumstances in St. Thomas, Aylmer, and across Elgin county.
Monday morning at city hall in St. Thomas, a ceremony was held in commemoration of Victims and Survivors of Crime Week, which runs across the country through Saturday, May 17.
Support worker Janet Wilson told myFM the aim is to raise awareness about the issues facing victims of crime.
A victim is defined as any person whose life has been affected by a criminal act, traumatic event or disaster, regardless of the severity.
Wilson explained the significance of this week’s theme.
She advised there appears to be an upswing in the number of victims of intimate partner violence who are contacting Victim Services Elgin.
Wilson talks about the supports available here.
Victim Services Elgin is housed in the St. Thomas Police Service headquarters at 45 CASO Crossing, call 519-631-3182 or you can visit http://victimserviceselgin.com
Written by Ian McCallum
