The Victim Services Program has been developed to assist clients with non-clinical issues regarding sexual abuse. Trained victim services workers will assist clients with criminal justice information and support, safety planning, health and community information, referrals, and emotional/practical support. Victim service workers will also help explore other resources not covered by the Society’s mandate. For inquiries and information, please call 604-682-6482 or email victimservices@bc-malesurvivor.com
Sherry Noor began working as a victim service worker with BCSMSSA in 2016 and currently serves as the Victim Services Coordinator. Sherry’s prior work as a Behavioural Interventionist and her Clinical Psychology training from Tehran University have proven to be valuable in her work with victims and survivors of crime. Sherry has received training from the Vancouver Coastal Health Authority and the Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General – Victim Services and Crime Prevention Division. She is fluent in English and Farsi.
Lovisa Kelly has been a Victim Service worker with BCSMSSA since 2025. Previously, she worked with the Surrey Women’s Centre. Lovisa is an educated social service worker from Vancouver Career College. Her focus since graduating has been on working with survivors of trauma. She takes great pride in helping survivors heal and move on from difficult times in their lives.
Damian Allen is the part-time victim services worker here at BCSMSSA. Damian has worked in federal corrections and treatment centers in the Downtown Eastside for 5 years. Damian additionally has 4 years of experience working with a wide variety of victims through non-profits. Currently, Damian also holds a position with the Crime Victim Assistance Program that also uniquely positions him to streamline provincial funding for counselling. In his spare time, Damian spends time with his dog, loves to cook and get some exercise in with friends.
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