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Ontario. Ministry of the Attorney General - Northern Region

Victim / Witness Assistance Program


Description

Information and assistance to support participation in and understanding of the criminal court process. Services begin once police have laid charges and continue until the court case is over. Services include:

  • information about victims' rights, the criminal justice process and their specific case (e.g., court dates)
  • needs assessment and referrals to community agencies
  • crisis intervention, emotional support, victim advocacy
  • facilitates victim's input and liaises with Crown Attorneys, police, regarding bail, safety, resolution of charges, release conditions, publication bans, testimonial aids, trial preparation and court orientation
  • information and support on Victim Impact Statements, Statement on Restitution
  • facilitates access to court orders, such as bail conditions, probation orders, peace bonds
  • debriefing and follow-up support

Vulnerable Victims and Family Fund (VVFF) -- Helps support victims of violent crime, families of homicide victims and families of motor vehicle fatalities participate more fully in the criminal court process by providing financial assistance and court-based supports for:

  • travel to attend key court dates
  • language interpretation services
  • special accommodations for victims with disabilities, such as real-time captioning
  • basic necessities for victims of human trafficking or gun and gang violence while attending for court
Comments
This is a satellite of Kenora office
Eligibility
  • Victims and witnesses of:
    • Intimate partner violence
    • Child physical and sexual abuse
    • Sexual assault (including historical sexual assault and human trafficking)
  • Families of motor vehicle fatalities
  • Families of homicide victims
  • Elderly victims
  • Victims with disabilities
  • Victims of hate crime
Vulnerable Victims and Family Fund - Eligibility determined on case-by-case basis
Application Process
Referral by police, Crown Attorney, community agency, or self-referral To access supports, the proceeding must take place at a court in Ontario and applicants must meet specific eligibility criteria depending on the type of support requested
Office
807-223-7310
Fax
807-223-7332
Web Site
https://www.ontario.ca/page/victimwitness-assistance-program
Mailing Address
Box 1, 479 Government St
Dryden, ON, P8N 3K9
Canada
Languages
English
Fees
None
Documents Required
None
Accessibility
Fully Accessible
Topic(s)
Agency Information
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Copyright
211 Ontario North
Last Verified On
August 22, 2024
Address
479 Government St
Dryden, ON, P8N 3K9
Located in the Ontario Government Building on Government St near Memorial Ave (formerly Colonization Ave S); Basement of Ontario Government Building
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Hours of Operation
Mon
0900 to 1600
Tue
0900 to 1600
Wed
0900 to 1600
Thu
0900 to 1600
Fri
0900 to 1600

Mon-Fri 9 am-4 pm
Service Area(s)
Dryden