Victims Travel Fund: Attending Parole Board of Canada Hearings
Provided by: Department of Justice Canada
Service Description
Provides financial assistance to victims who wish to travel to Parole Board of Canada (PBC) hearings of the offender who harmed them, either to observe or to present a victim impact statement. Covers expenses such as travel, hotel, and meals. The costs for child/dependent care incurred by the victim may also be reimbursed as can the costs incurred by the support person who may attend parole board hearings with the victim. Victims must be registered with Correctional Services or the Parole Board, and have been approved to attend PBC hearings.