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, including Indigenous and other culturally specific agencies
  • crisis intervention, trauma-informed 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
  • arranges for interpreters and accessibility accommodations
  • 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 crime, including families of homicide victims and motor vehicle fatalities resulting in criminal charges, 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
  • necessities for victims of human trafficking or gun and gang violence while attending court
Comments
Satellite office located in Greenstone (see separate listing) and Satellite courts located in Geraldton and Longlac
Eligibility
  • Victims and witnesses of:
    • Intimate partner violence
    • Child physical and sexual abuse
    • Sexual assault (including historical sexual assault)
    • 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
Documents Required
None
Office
807-626-7120
Fax
807-626-7139
Web Site
https://www.ontario.ca/page/victimwitness-assistance-program
Mailing Address
125 Brodie St N
Suite 5200
Thunder Bay, ON, P7C 0A3
Canada
Languages
English, French
Fees
None
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211 Ontario North
Last Verified On
November 11, 2025
Address
125 Brodie St N, Suite 5200
Thunder Bay, ON, P7C 0A3
Located on Brodie St N near Miles St; Thunder Bay Courthouse
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Accessibility
Fully Accessible
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)
  • Geraldton
  • Greenstone
  • Longlac
  • Thunder Bay
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