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Victim Services Advisory Committee

Published date: June 27, 2025
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The purpose of the Victim Services Advisory Committee is to consult with the Minister in an effort to help and protect those that have been victimized by crime.

What are the functions of the organization?

The Committee shall:

  • (a) review existing laws, policies and procedures and recommend changes to benefit victims;
  • (b) assist law enforcement agencies, social agencies and other organizations with the development of guidelines that promote the principles set out in the Act relating to their role in respect of victims;
  • (c) assist with establishing and updating procedures for the handling of complaints by victims;
  • (d) assist with the research, development and distribution of information pertaining to the needs, rights and concerns of victims;
  • (e) provide opportunities for research, discussion, and resolution of issues of concern to victims; and
  • (f) advise on other matters that the Minister may refer to the Committee for consideration.

Primary Role:  Non-adjudicative

Material Role:  Advisory 

How many people are in the organization?

The Committee shall consist of not less than nine and not more than twenty members composed of:

  • one member representing each organization specified in the regulations, designated by the specified organization;
  • three or more members who are employees of Government, designated by the Minister; and
  • one or more members representing the general public, appointed by the Lieutenant Governor in Council.

What are the requirements of organization members?

Work & Experience Requirements
Experience with law is recommended.

Will I get paid?

No remuneration

What is the time commitment of the organization?

Not a large time commitment.

Each member shall be appointed to the Committee for a term of not more than three years and may be reappointed for a second term.

Victim Services Advisory Board - Members
Name County Term Start Term End
Rocio McCallum, representing
Immigrant and Refugee Services Association PEI Inc.
- - -
Jennifer McKenney, representing
Epekwitk Assembly of Councils, Inc. 
- - -
Kerrilee MacConnell, representing
Court Clerks
- - -
Darrell Wight, representing
Probation Services
- - -
Tara Watts, representing
PEI Association of Chiefs of Police
- - -
Jenny Mason, representing
The Law Society of PEI
- - -
Bethany Knox, representing
Justice Initiatives 
- - -
Michelle Jay, representing
PEI Advisory Council on the Status of Women
- - -
Sgt. Brent MacDonald, representing
RCMP "L" Division
- - -
Kelly Peck, representing
PEI Rape and Sexual Assault Centre
- - -
Bridget Morriscey, representing
Crown Attorney Office
- - -
Kelly Ragin, representing
Child Protection Services
- - -
Cindy Banks, representing
PEI Family Violence Prevention Services Inc.
- - -
Ellen Mullally, representing
Community Legal Information 
- - -
Alyssa Bernard, representing the general public Prince County June 24, 2025 June 24, 2028

How can I apply?                

If you would like to serve as a member of a provincial government agency, board, or commission (ABC) you can apply online through Engage PEI

Who can I contact for more information?

Contact Victim Services in your area:

Victim Services: Queens and Kings County
1 Harbourside Access Road
PO Box 2000
Charlottetown, PE C1A 7N8
Telephone: (902) 368‑4582              

Victim Services: Prince County
263 Heather Moyse Drive
Suite 19, 2nd Floor
Summerside, PE   C1N 5P1
Telephone: (902) 888‑8218

 

General Inquiries

Executive Council Office

5th Floor, Shaw Building

95 Rochford Street

P.O. Box 2000,

Charlottetown, PE C1A 7N8



General Inquiries:

Phone: 902-368-4502

Fax: 902-368-6118

Engage PEI Inquiries: 

engagepei@gov.pe.ca 

Visit Engage PEI to learn more about serving as a member of an agency, board or commission (ABC).

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