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-malesurvivors.com
Sherry Noor joined BCSMSSA as a Victim Services Worker in 2016 and now serves as Victim Services Coordinator. Her previous experience as a Behavioural Interventionist and her Clinical Psychology training in Iran have been valuable in supporting victims and survivors of crime. She has also received training from Vancouver Coastal Health and the Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General – Victim Services and Crime Prevention Division. She speaks English and Farsi fluently. Sherry brings compassion, respect, and an appreciation for each person’s unique experiences and needs to her work. She strives to create a supportive environment where clients feel heard, respected, and empowered to make their own decisions. Outside BCSMSSA, Sherry continues to work with autistic children and volunteers as Managing Director of Moms Against Poverty Canada, supporting charitable initiatives for children and families in need. In her free time, she enjoys hiking, spending time in nature, listening to music, and binge-watching a good TV series.
Shelby Johnson has worked within the Canadian justice system since 2017. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Justice Studies from Royal Roads University and a Diploma in Criminal Justice from Camosun College. Her professional experience spans police dispatching, emergency communications, crisis response, and frontline victim services. She takes a survivor-centred and trauma-informed approach, striving to ensure clients feel seen and strengthen their sense of agency. Shelby believes in providing practical, respectful assistance that recognizes each individual’s unique experiences, needs, and choices. She is particularly passionate about working with survivors of interpersonal violence and helping them navigate the justice system with greater clarity and confidence. To decompress, Shelby enjoys meditation, spending time by the ocean, and listening to loud music.
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 gets some exercise in with friends.