Information and Support with the Criminal Justice System

Hello! My name is Shannon and I have been with the Victim Service team at VSAC since 2015. I enjoy doing this work as I get to witness strength and resilience every day. Originally from the prairies, I have been fortunate enough to live on lək̓ʷəŋən territory since 2015 with my husband, step daughter, and two shih tzu puppies.

Hello! My name is Jaq (pronounced Jack). I am a white, latinx non-binary settler and I use they/them pronouns. I have worked in the areas of addictions, mental health, anti-poverty, and anti-violence for the last 21 years. I started at VSAC as a volunteer in 2015 as a member of the Sexual Assault Response Team and then have been here as a staff since 2018. I believe that survivors know what they need for their healing process and my goal is to support them with information they may need to make informed choices around police reporting and navigating the criminal legal process- including accompanying them to the police station or court so they aren't alone. I feel grateful to be able to offer support to survivors on how they define and experience justice and provide info on what to expect if they do decide to report to police. I am passionate about doing justice and healing work through the lens of transformative, anti-oppressive, response-based and trauma informed practices. In my personal time, I am often teaching myself a new skill so I can say I am a "jack-of-all-trades" or hanging out with my partner and 4 cats.

Hi there! I joined VSAC as a Victim Service Worker in May 2025, after a few years doing similar work with children and youth. My background is in social work, with a focus on anti-oppressive practice and community-building. I am originally from Toronto, with Irish and Scottish ancestry. I moved to “Victoria” in 2020, and I am very grateful to be in relationship with the land and the lək̓ʷəŋən People, represented today by the Songhees and Xwsepsum Nations.