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Distance: 500km
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Family Court Support Worker
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Office: 1-800-465-6971
Crisis: 807-345-0450
Text: 807-700-5011
Short Description
Facilitates a victim's understanding of and passage through the family court system. Support provided includes:
- information on the family court process
- assistance in preparing for family court proceedings (documenting history of abuse, accessing Legal Aid)
- debriefing with clients following family court appearances
- referral to specialized services and supports in the community
- safety planning
- court accompaniment to proceedings when appropriate
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Community Resource Worker 55+ Program
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Office: 1-800-465-6971
Crisis: 807-345-0450
Text: 807-700-5011
Short Description
Provides the following support services to women 55 and older:
- Advocacy
- Assistance with housing applications
- Individual and group counselling
- Legal aid and court appointments
- Safety planning
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Women's Shelter
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Office: 807-345-0450
Crisis: 807-345-0450
Text: 807-700-5011
Short Description
- Operates a shelter for abused women, youth and their children who have been victims of physical, emotional, sexual or financial abuse
- Provides crisis services, confidential counselling, information and referral, and victim advocacy
- Provides public education and follow-up services where possible
Sexual Assault Centre
Crisis intervention and culturally sensitive counselling, supports and referrals
- a 24 hour telephone crisis line
- individual counselling and support groups
- legal support, advocacy, information, and referrals
- court support, accompaniment and advocacy program
- information on alternatives to legal justice system
- public education and training to end gender based violence in our community
- all services confidential
- Trans/ gender diverse positive environment
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Anishinabe Women's Crisis Home
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Office: 807-346-4357
Short Description
- Provides emergency shelter for women and children who require safe accommodations and are seeking refuge from abuse
- Allows women and children to stay up to 6 weeks
- Crisis and supportive counselling
- Safety planning
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Victim Advocate Program
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Office: 807-345-5840 Ext 9095
Cell: 807-620-8941
620 Victoria Ave E, 2nd Floor
Thunder Bay, ON, P7C 1A9
Thunder Bay, ON, P7C 1A9
Short Description
- Provides support, advocacy, and liaison services to victims of crime
- Attends Healing Circles with client and on behalf of client
- Informs victims about court and the Restorative Justice process
- Provides access to cultural programs and referrals to internal and external services as needed
- Delivers a Grief and Loss Program
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Family Information Liaison Unit
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Office: 807-708-0785
101 Syndicate Ave N
Thunder Bay, ON, P7C 3V4
Thunder Bay, ON, P7C 3V4
Short Description
Provides family members of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, Men, Boys and 2SLGBTQI+ People access to confidential, culturally responsive, trauma-informed and victim-centered assistance
- Supports families by facilitating connections with culturally appropriate referrals and supports
- Facilitates the gathering of case-specific information about police investigations, coroner's reports/reviews, court proceedings or other government processes and provides information to family
- Family Information Liaison Unit (FILU) staff members are of Indigenous ancestry, knowledgeable, culturally competent and responsive to the needs of the family members they serve
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Victim / Witness Assistance Program
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Office: 807-626-7120
125 Brodie St N, Suite 5200
Thunder Bay, ON, P7C 0A3
Thunder Bay, ON, P7C 0A3
Short 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
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Victim Crisis Assistance Ontario
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Office: 807-684-1051
400 Balmoral St, Unit 2
Thunder Bay, ON, P7C 5G8
Thunder Bay, ON, P7C 5G8
Short Description
Victim Quick Response Program+ (VQRP+) - program of last resort where no other available private or public resource is available
Victim Crisis Assistance Ontario - On-site early intervention and crisis intervention
Victim Quick Response Program+ (VQRP+) -- assistance with emergency expenses related to the eligible incident, may include home safety, accommodation, meals, transportation, basic necessities, dependent care costs, counselling, traditional Indigenous health services, cellular phones, vision care, dental care, aids for victims with disabilities, interpretation services, crime scene cleanup, government/medical documents and funeral expenses
Victim Crisis Assistance Ontario - On-site early intervention and crisis intervention
- needs assessment
- safety planning
- referrals to community services
- enhanced support for vulnerable victims
- assistance with applications to VQRP+
Victim Quick Response Program+ (VQRP+) -- assistance with emergency expenses related to the eligible incident, may include home safety, accommodation, meals, transportation, basic necessities, dependent care costs, counselling, traditional Indigenous health services, cellular phones, vision care, dental care, aids for victims with disabilities, interpretation services, crime scene cleanup, government/medical documents and funeral expenses
- Additional assistance for victims of human trafficking includes storage locker, tattoo removal and treatment at a recovery facility
- No direct reimbursements are made to victims for the supports listed above
- Financial support is also available for victims who sustained serious physical injuries during a crime and for parents of homicide victims and spouses of homicide victims
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Child Victim Witness Program
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Office: 807-684-1880
544 Winnipeg Ave
Thunder Bay, ON, P7B 3S7
Thunder Bay, ON, P7B 3S7
Short Description
Provides personalized support to help child and youth victims and witnesses feel more confident and prepared for court
Goal of the program is to
- help victims feel stronger and more in control
- reduce the trauma caused by the crime
- support children, youth, and their caregivers as they get ready to testify and understand the court process
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Justice
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Office: 807-474-4230
384 Fort William Rd
Thunder Bay, ON, P7B 2Z3
Thunder Bay, ON, P7B 2Z3
Short Description
Enhances access to justice for community members through offering:
- legal advice
- education
- court support
- restorative justice circles
- victim support
- Provides confidential, culturally safe, emotional and practical supports for victims of human trafficking
- Offers education for awareness and learning to recognize the possible signs of exploitation and trafficking for community and professionals/industry members in order to reduce and prevent exploitation
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Trauma-Informed Care Program
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Office: 1-800-667-0816
Crisis: 1-855-554-4325
380 Ray Blvd
Thunder Bay, ON, P7B 4E6
Thunder Bay, ON, P7B 4E6
Short Description
Operates a trauma-informed care program for Indigenous women who have been impacted by trauma
Services offered include:
Services offered include:
- Advocacy
- Cultural supports
- Holistic services
- Land-based therapy
- Referrals
- Safety planning
- Supportive and traditional counselling
- Traditional healing
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Community Wellness
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Office: 1-800-667-0816
380 Ray Blvd
Thunder Bay, ON, P7B 4E6
Thunder Bay, ON, P7B 4E6
Short Description
- Assists Indigenous women and their families who have experienced family violence
- Promotes a healthy lifestyle, health awareness, and mental health wellness
- Cultural supports and ceremonies
- Emergency support
- Land-based activities
- Prevention of family violence
- Referrals to other services
- Safety planning
- Traditional healing
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Indigenous Victim and Family Liaison Program
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Office: 1-800-667-0816
380 Ray Blvd
Thunder Bay, ON, P7B 4E6
Thunder Bay, ON, P7B 4E6
Short Description
- Provides services and support for Indigenous women who have experienced violence and for the families of missing and murdered Indigenous women (MMIW)
- Assistance with understanding the criminal justice process
- Court support
- Crisis and emergency response due to violence/death
- Healing services including talking circles, cultural healing, Elder's guidance and referrals to other services
- Support at meetings with the police, the courts, and other service providers
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Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence Treatment Centre
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Office: 807-684-6751
Crisis: 9-1-1
980 Oliver Rd
Thunder Bay, ON, P7B 6V4
Thunder Bay, ON, P7B 6V4
Short Description
- Provides individualized 24 hour emergency service to victims and survivors of sexual assault and/or domestic violence
- Provides emergency medical assessment and treatment
- Provides initial emotional and social support as well as ongoing follow-up care by specially trained nurses
Provides initial emergency care only with the patient's informed consent, and may include all or part of the following:
- Assessment and treatment of injuries
- Testing/treatment/prevention of sexually transmitted infections (STI) including HIV
- Emergency contraceptives
- Reassurance and emotional support
- Collection of forensic evidence including photographs
- Risk assessment and safety planning
- Referral for medical follow-up
- Referral to appropriate social services agencies
- Referral to shelter and or other relevant community resources
- Police involvement, at victims request
- Storage of forensic evidence for up to six months if the patient is uncertain about involving the authorities
Provides optional follow-up services accessible through the Sexual Assault/ Domestic Violence Victim Treatment Centre (SA/DVTC) that may include:
- Reassessment of injuries
- Further consideration of safety
- Continuing treatment and monitoring of STIs (including Hepatitis and HIV)
- Further photographs if indicated
- Appropriate referrals
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Bikers Against Child Abuse
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Office: 807-620-7979
Short Description
Provides empowerment and support to children who have been abused, including those who have a court case pending in the court system
To determine what Ontario Chapter might be closest, visit the Ontario page here
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Sexual Assault and Rape Crisis Centre - Thunder Bay
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Office: 807-788-0613
Crisis: 1-877-336-2433
Centre francophone, 234 Van Norman St
Thunder Bay, ON, P7A 4B8
Thunder Bay, ON, P7A 4B8
Short Description
All in-person services are by appointment only; services are also offered virtually, by phone or video conference
Provides confidential and free support for Francophone women affected by sexual assault including the following:
Provides confidential and free support for Francophone women affected by sexual assault including the following:
- Accompaniment
- Advocacy
- Community liaison and development
- Counselling and peer support
- Information and referral
- Practical assistance
- Free lending library
- Prevention programs
- Public education
- Volunteer training
- Geraldton
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Victim Crisis Assistance Ontario
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Office: 807-229-8877
2 Ontario St, Suite 12
Marathon, ON, P0T 2E0
Marathon, ON, P0T 2E0
Short Description
Victim Quick Response Program+ (VQRP+) - program of last resort where no other available private or public resource is available
Victim Crisis Assistance Ontario - On-site early intervention and crisis intervention
Victim Quick Response Program+ (VQRP+) -- assistance with emergency expenses related to the eligible incident, may include home safety, accommodation, meals, transportation, basic necessities, dependent care costs, counselling, traditional Indigenous health services, cellular phones, vision care, dental care, aids for victims with disabilities, interpretation services, crime scene cleanup, government/medical documents and funeral expenses
Victim Crisis Assistance Ontario - On-site early intervention and crisis intervention
- needs assessment
- safety planning
- referrals to community services
- enhanced support for vulnerable victims
- assistance with applications to VQRP+
Victim Quick Response Program+ (VQRP+) -- assistance with emergency expenses related to the eligible incident, may include home safety, accommodation, meals, transportation, basic necessities, dependent care costs, counselling, traditional Indigenous health services, cellular phones, vision care, dental care, aids for victims with disabilities, interpretation services, crime scene cleanup, government/medical documents and funeral expenses
- Additional assistance for victims of human trafficking includes storage locker, tattoo removal and treatment at a recovery facility
- No direct reimbursements are made to victims for the supports listed above
- Financial support is also available for victims who sustained serious physical injuries during a crime and for parents of homicide victims and spouses of homicide victims
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Sexual Assault and Rape Crisis Centre - Geraldton
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Office: 807-788-0617
Crisis: 1-877-336-2433
1405 Main St
Greenstone, ON, P0T 1M0
Greenstone, ON, P0T 1M0
Short Description
All in-person services are by appointment only; services are also offered virtually, by phone or video conference
Provides confidential and free support for Francophone women affected by sexual assault including the following:
Provides confidential and free support for Francophone women affected by sexual assault including the following:
- Accompaniment
- Advocacy
- Community liaison and development
- Counselling and peer support
- Information and referral
- Practical assistance
- Free lending library
- Prevention programs
- Public education
- Volunteer training
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Victim Crisis Assistance Ontario
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Office: 807-854-4357
1008 Main St
Greenstone, ON, P0T 1M0
Greenstone, ON, P0T 1M0
Short Description
Victim Quick Response Program+ (VQRP+) - program of last resort where no other available private or public resource is available
Victim Crisis Assistance Ontario - On-site early intervention and crisis intervention
Victim Quick Response Program+ (VQRP+) -- assistance with emergency expenses related to the eligible incident, may include home safety, accommodation, meals, transportation, basic necessities, dependent care costs, counselling, traditional Indigenous health services, cellular phones, vision care, dental care, aids for victims with disabilities, interpretation services, crime scene cleanup, government/medical documents and funeral expenses
Victim Crisis Assistance Ontario - On-site early intervention and crisis intervention
- needs assessment
- safety planning
- referrals to community services
- enhanced support for vulnerable victims
- assistance with applications to VQRP+
Victim Quick Response Program+ (VQRP+) -- assistance with emergency expenses related to the eligible incident, may include home safety, accommodation, meals, transportation, basic necessities, dependent care costs, counselling, traditional Indigenous health services, cellular phones, vision care, dental care, aids for victims with disabilities, interpretation services, crime scene cleanup, government/medical documents and funeral expenses
- Additional assistance for victims of human trafficking includes storage locker, tattoo removal and treatment at a recovery facility
- No direct reimbursements are made to victims for the supports listed above
- Financial support is also available for victims who sustained serious physical injuries during a crime and for parents of homicide victims and spouses of homicide victims
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Victim / Witness Assistance Program
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Office: 807-854-2181
208 Beamish Ave W
Greenstone, ON, P0T 1M0
Greenstone, ON, P0T 1M0
Short 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
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Victim Crisis Assistance Ontario
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Office: 807-737-1700
429 Hwy 516
Sioux Lookout, ON, P8T 1B8
Sioux Lookout, ON, P8T 1B8
Short Description
Victim Quick Response Program+ (VQRP+) - program of last resort where no other available private or public resource is available
Victim Crisis Assistance Ontario - On-site early intervention and crisis intervention
Victim Quick Response Program+ (VQRP+) -- assistance with emergency expenses related to the eligible incident, may include home safety, accommodation, meals, transportation, basic necessities, dependent care costs, counselling, traditional Indigenous health services, cellular phones, vision care, dental care, aids for victims with disabilities, interpretation services, crime scene cleanup, government/medical documents and funeral expenses
Victim Crisis Assistance Ontario - On-site early intervention and crisis intervention
- needs assessment
- safety planning
- referrals to community services
- enhanced support for vulnerable victims
- assistance with applications to VQRP+
Victim Quick Response Program+ (VQRP+) -- assistance with emergency expenses related to the eligible incident, may include home safety, accommodation, meals, transportation, basic necessities, dependent care costs, counselling, traditional Indigenous health services, cellular phones, vision care, dental care, aids for victims with disabilities, interpretation services, crime scene cleanup, government/medical documents and funeral expenses
- Additional assistance for victims of human trafficking includes storage locker, tattoo removal and treatment at a recovery facility
- No direct reimbursements are made to victims for the supports listed above
- Financial support is also available for victims who sustained serious physical injuries during a crime and for parents of homicide victims and spouses of homicide victims
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Family Information Liaison Unit
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Office: 807-737-4877
16 Fourth Ave
Sioux Lookout, ON, P8T 1C4
Sioux Lookout, ON, P8T 1C4
Short Description
Provides family members of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, Men, Boys and 2SLGBTQI+ People access to confidential, culturally responsive, trauma-informed and victim-centered assistance
- Supports families by facilitating connections with culturally appropriate referrals and supports
- Facilitates the gathering of case-specific information about police investigations, coroner's reports/reviews, court proceedings or other government processes and provides information to family
- Family Information Liaison Unit (FILU) staff members are of Indigenous ancestry, knowledgeable, culturally competent and responsive to the needs of the family members they serve
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Crisis Response
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Office: 807-737-4011
Crisis: 807-737-4011
54 Queen St
Sioux Lookout, ON, P8T 1B8
Sioux Lookout, ON, P8T 1B8
Short Description
- Provides immediate crisis response services to communities affected by tragic incidents in the First Nation community
- Provides crisis intervention and support to immediate families impacted by tragic incidents occurring within their family unit (suicide, homicide, tragic accidents etc)
- Ensures community receives support and assistance to secure the safety of residents
- Provides information and referrals to appropriate resources and services
- Advocates on behalf of victims
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Sexual Assault and Counselling Centre
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Office: 807-737-4848
Crisis: 1-833-864-4848
59 King St
Sioux Lookout, ON, P8T 1B8
Sioux Lookout, ON, P8T 1B8
Short Description
Crisis intervention and culturally sensitive counselling, supports and referrals
- 24 hour telephone crisis line
- individual counselling and support groups
- legal support, advocacy, information, and referrals
- court support, accompaniment and advocacy program
- information on alternatives to legal justice system
- public education and training to end gender based violence in our community
- all services confidential
- Trans/ gender diverse positive environment
Provides services to female and male survivors of sexual assault and/or abuse, including human trafficking survivors
Service offered include:
Counselling
- One-on-one trauma informed counselling
- Crisis counselling and intervention
- Group counselling
Client Advocacy
- Accompaniment, advocacy and referrals to police, court, hospital, lawyers, social services and community agencies
- Support and assistance throughout the process
Support Groups
- Female and male survivors of sexual assault and/or abuse
- Youth and teens support
- Historic sexual abuse
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Victim / Witness Assistance Program
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Office: 807-223-7310
479 Government St
Dryden, ON, P8N 3K9
Dryden, ON, P8N 3K9
Short 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
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