Ontario. Ministry of the Attorney General - Northern Region

Victim / Witness Assistance Program

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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
Satellite office located in Elliot Lake (see separate listing) and Satellite court located in Blind River - contact Sault Ste Marie office for more information on Satellite courts
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
Toll Free
1-844-430-9277
Office
705-946-6567
Fax
705-946-6566
Web Site
https://www.ontario.ca/page/victimwitness-assistance-program
Languages
English, French
Fees
None
Documents Required
None
Accessibility
Fully Accessible
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Agency Information
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Copyright
211 Ontario North
Last Verified On
August 22, 2024
Address
123 March St, Suite 204
Sault Ste Marie, ON, P6A 2Z5
Located at March St near Queen St at the Soo Centre
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Hours of Operation
Mon
0830 to 1700
Tue
0830 to 1700
Wed
0830 to 1700
Thu
0830 to 1700
Fri
0830 to 1700

Mon-Fri 8:30 am-5 pm
Service Area(s)
  • Blind River
  • Elliot Lake
  • Sault Ste. Marie
  • Thessalon
  • Wawa
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