Community and Correctional Services - Criminal Injuries Compensation Program

Provided by: Government of Prince Edward Island - Department of Justice and Public Safety - AKA: JPS
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Service Description

People who are the victim of a crime reported to police may be eligible to receive money to help with eligible expenses or losses. Examples of types of expenses and losses that may be covered include:
  • Lost wages
  • Pain and suffering
  • Medical or dental expenses
  • Financial assistance to assist victims who have a child born as a result of sexual assault
  • Funeral expenses if the crime resulted in a death
Property loss and damage expenses are not eligible.

Information

Eligibility:
-Victims of personal injury crimes, individuals who had financial loss or expenses as a result of the death or injury of the victim, and dependents of the victim-Crimes must have happened after September 30, 1989-Generally applications need to be submitted within one year of the crime but extensions are sometimes possible-Eligible crimes are listed in the Victims of Crime Act
Fees:
No fees
How to Access:
Call for information * Crime must have been reported to police and victim must have cooperated with investigation
Documents Required:
May include: Medical reports * Letters from employers or counselors * Receipts * Court information
Language:
English * French * Interpreter services available by phone for other languages
Website:
https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/information/justice-and-public-safety/(...)
Coverage Area:
Epekwitk / Prince Edward Island

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