<sod>In Canada the [[Office of the Federal Ombudsman for Victims of Crime]] (OFOVC) is an independent resource for victims of [[crime]].  It was created in 2007 to ensure the [[federal government]] meets its responsibilities to victims of crime. The ombudsman provides information to victims  about their [[rights]] under [[Canadian federal law]], the services available to them, or to make a complaint about any [[federal agency]] or federal [[legislation]] dealing with victims of crime. The ombudsman  also works to ensure that policy makers and other [[criminal justice]] personnel are aware of victims' needs and concerns and to identify important issues and trends that may negatively impact victims. Where appropriate, the Ombudsman may also make recommendations to the [[federal government]].<ref>http://www.victimsfirst.gc.ca/serv/spt-spt.html</ref><ref>http://www.pssg.gov.bc.ca/victimservices/financial/</ref><eod>
<sod>In Canada the [[Office of the Federal Ombudsman for Victims of Crime]] (OFOVC) is an independent resource for victims of [[crime]].  It was created in 2007 to ensure the [[federal government]] meets its responsibilities to victims of crime. The ombudsman provides information to victims  about their [[rights]] under [[Canadian federal law]], the services available to them, or to make a complaint about any [[Government agency|federal agency]] or federal [[legislation]] dealing with victims of crime. The ombudsman  also works to ensure that policy makers and other [[criminal justice]] personnel are aware of victims' needs and concerns and to identify important issues and trends that may negatively impact victims. Where appropriate, the Ombudsman may also make recommendations to the [[federal government]].<ref>http://www.victimsfirst.gc.ca/serv/spt-spt.html</ref><ref>http://www.pssg.gov.bc.ca/victimservices/financial/</ref><eod>