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Located near Timmins
Distance: 500km
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Victim / Witness Assistance Program
Timmins
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Office: 705-360-1905
38 Pine St N, Suite 129
Timmins, ON, P4N 6K6
Timmins, ON, P4N 6K6
Short Description
Provides 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
- 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
Provides financial and court-based supports to enable victims of crime and families of homicide victims to attend court, including:
- Travel arrangements and expenses
- Language interpretation
- Real-time captioning or other equipment for victims with disabilities
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Elder Abuse Awareness Program
Cochrane
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Short Description
- Provides awareness through education and referral about elder abuse
- Serves residents in the District of Cochrane
- Committee includes community representatives such as social workers, nurses, lawyers, police officers, seniors and concerned citizens
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Crisis Team
Brunswick House First Nation (165km)
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Office: 705-864-0174
Crisis: 9-1-1
Band Office, 1 Ojimaw Dr, Hwy 101E
Brunswick House First Nation, ON, P0M 1K0
Brunswick House First Nation, ON, P0M 1K0
Short Description
- Provides crisis intervention services to individuals affected by family violence and in any situation where there is a crisis
- Offers immediate on site or telephone assistance
- Dispatches call to police when deemed necessary
- Ensures victims receive support and assistance to secure their safety
- Arranges meeting family members at centre or agreed upon location to discuss possible crisis resolutions
- Provides advocacy on behalf of individuals and families dealing with various agencies
- Provides information and referrals to appropriate resources and services
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Victim Crisis Assistance Ontario
Temiskaming Shores (164km)
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Office: 705-647-0096
Crisis: 1-888-310-1122
300 Armstrong St N
Temiskaming Shores, ON, P0J 1P0
Temiskaming Shores, ON, P0J 1P0
Short Description
- Offers on-site early intervention and crisis intervention
- Provides needs assessment, safety planning and referrals to community services
- Offers enhanced support for vulnerable victims
- Provides assistance with applications to VQRP+
Victim Quick Response Program+ (VQRP+)
Provides assistance with emergency expenses related to the eligible incident, including:
- 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
- funeral expenses
- storage locker
- tattoo removal
- treatment at a recovery facility
Financial support also available for:
- victims who sustained serious physical injuries during a crime
- parents of child homicide victims
- spouses of homicide victims
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Crisis Response - Timmins and Area
Temiskaming Shores (164km)
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Office: 705-267-8100
Crisis: 705-264-3003
20 May St S
Temiskaming Shores, ON, P0J 1P0
Temiskaming Shores, ON, P0J 1P0
Short Description
- Provides immediate crisis assessment, intervention, referrals and follow-up
- Operates a 24-hour crisis hot line
- Provides immediate on site intervention or telephone assistance
- Contacts police when deemed necessary
- Ensures individuals receive support and assistance to secure their safety
- Provides advocacy on behalf of individuals and families dealing with various agencies
- Provides information and referrals to appropriate resources and services
- Assists in person with a serious mental illness in acute distress or situational crisis
- Meets at an alternate safe location that best meets the individuals needs
- Arranges meeting family members at centre or agreed upon location to discuss possible crisis resolutions
CMHA branches are open but many are offering alternative service delivery at this time
Service delivery may be provided:
- in person
- by phone
- PCVC - Personal computer video conferencing
- OTN - Ontario Telemedicine Network
- ZOOM - Video/web conferencing platform
Follow this link to determine how service delivery is being provided by choosing the appropriate CMHA location from the website's drop down list.
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Crisis Response - Timiskaming
Temiskaming Shores (164km)
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Office: 705-647-4444
Crisis: 1-888-665-8888
20 May St S
Temiskaming Shores, ON, P0J 1P0
Temiskaming Shores, ON, P0J 1P0
Short Description
- Provides immediate crisis assessment, intervention, referrals and follow-up
- Operates a 24-hour crisis hot line
- Provides immediate on site intervention or telephone assistance
- Contacts police when deemed necessary
- Ensures individuals receive support and assistance to secure their safety
- Provides advocacy on behalf of individuals and families dealing with various agencies
- Provides information and referrals to appropriate resources and services
- Assists in person with a serious mental illness in acute distress or situational crisis
- Meets at an alternate safe location that best meets the individuals needs
- Arranges meeting family members at centre or agreed upon location to discuss possible crisis resolutions
CMHA branches are open but many are offering alternative service delivery at this time
Service delivery may be provided:
- in person
- by phone
- PCVC - Personal computer video conferencing
- OTN - Ontario Telemedicine Network
- ZOOM - Video/web conferencing platform
Follow this link to determine how service delivery is being provided by choosing the appropriate CMHA location from the website's drop down list.
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Impaired Driving Prevention
Temiskaming Shores (162km)
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Office: 705-672-5101
181 Drive-In Theatre Rd, Dymond Fire Hall
Temiskaming Shores, ON, P0J 1P0
Temiskaming Shores, ON, P0J 1P0
Short Description
- Promotes awareness and education on the issue of impaired driving
- Supports victims of impaired driving
- Coordinates annual campaigns such as Project Red Ribbon and Campaign 911
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Victim Crisis Assistance Ontario
Kapuskasing (132km)
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Office: 705-335-8468
29 Byng Ave, Suite 1
Kapuskasing, ON, P5N 1W6
Kapuskasing, ON, P5N 1W6
Short Description
- Offers on-site early intervention and crisis intervention
- Provides needs assessment, safety planning and referrals to community services
- Offers enhanced support for vulnerable victims
- Provides assistance with applications to VQRP+
Victim Quick Response Program+ (VQRP+)
Provides assistance with emergency expenses related to the eligible incident, including:
- 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
- funeral expenses
- storage locker
- tattoo removal
- treatment at a recovery facility
Financial support also available for:
- victims who sustained serious physical injuries during a crime
- parents of child homicide victims
- spouses of homicide victims
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Victim / Witness Assistance Program
Kapuskasing (132km)
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Office: 705-337-4330
25 Brunetville Rd, Suite 65
Kapuskasing, ON, P5N 2E9
Kapuskasing, ON, P5N 2E9
Short Description
Provides 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
- 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
Provides financial and court-based supports to enable victims of crime and families of homicide victims to attend court, including:
- Travel arrangements and expenses
- Language interpretation
- Real-time captioning or other equipment for victims with disabilities
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Crisis Intervention
Beaverhouse First Nation (103km)
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Office: 705-567-2022
Crisis: 9-1-1
26 Station Rd N
Beaverhouse First Nation, ON, P2N 3L1
Beaverhouse First Nation, ON, P2N 3L1
Short Description
- Provides crisis intervention services to individuals affected by family violence and in any situation where there is a crisis
- Offers immediate on site or telephone assistance
- Dispatches call to police when deemed necessary
- Ensures victims receive support and assistance to secure their safety
- Arranges meeting family members at centre or agreed upon location to discuss possible crisis resolutions
- Provides advocacy on behalf of individuals and families dealing with various agencies
- Provides information and referrals to appropriate resources and services
- Provides assistance to First Response Team
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Victim Crisis Assistance Ontario
Kirkland Lake (103km)
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Office: 705-568-2154
Crisis: 1-888-310-1122
145 Government Rd E, Room 310
Kirkland Lake, ON, P2N 3P4
Kirkland Lake, ON, P2N 3P4
Short Description
- Offers on-site early intervention and crisis intervention
- Provides needs assessment, safety planning and referrals to community services
- Offers enhanced support for vulnerable victims
- Provides assistance with applications to VQRP+
Victim Quick Response Program+ (VQRP+)
Provides assistance with emergency expenses related to the eligible incident, including:
- 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
- funeral expenses
- storage locker
- tattoo removal
- treatment at a recovery facility
Financial support also available for:
- victims who sustained serious physical injuries during a crime
- parents of child homicide victims
- spouses of homicide victims
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Victim Crisis Assistance Ontario
Smooth Rock Falls (92km)
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Office: 705-338-2188
105 2nd Ave W
Smooth Rock Falls, ON, P0L 2B0
Smooth Rock Falls, ON, P0L 2B0
Short Description
- Offers on-site early intervention and crisis intervention
- Provides needs assessment, safety planning and referrals to community services
- Offers enhanced support for vulnerable victims
- Provides assistance with applications to VQRP+
Victim Quick Response Program+ (VQRP+)
Provides assistance with emergency expenses related to the eligible incident, including:
- 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
- funeral expenses
- storage locker
- tattoo removal
- treatment at a recovery facility
Note: No direct reimbursement to victims for above supports
Financial support also available for:
- victims who sustained serious physical injuries during a crime
- parents of child homicide victims
- spouses of homicide victims
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Victim Crisis Assistance Ontario
Cochrane (69km)
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Office: 705-272-2598
144 4th St W, Unit B
Cochrane, ON, P0L 1C0
Cochrane, ON, P0L 1C0
Short Description
- Offers on-site early intervention and crisis intervention
- Provides needs assessment, safety planning and referrals to community services
- Offers enhanced support for vulnerable victims
- Provides assistance with applications to VQRP+
Victim Quick Response Program+ (VQRP+)
Provides assistance with emergency expenses related to the eligible incident, including:
- 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
- funeral expenses
- storage locker
- tattoo removal
- treatment at a recovery facility
Note: No direct reimbursement to victims for above supports
Financial support also available for:
- victims who sustained serious physical injuries during a crime
- parents of child homicide victims
- spouses of homicide victims
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Legal Clinic
Timmins
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Office: 705-267-0300
3 Pine St S, Suite 202
Timmins, ON, P4N 2J9
Timmins, ON, P4N 2J9
Short Description
- Provides free legal advice and assistance to low income earners
- Offers representation in a court or at a tribunal, such as the Social Benefits Tribunal or the Landlord and Tenant Board
- Assists with preparing documents, such as an application to the Landlord and Tenant Board
- Employment Insurance
- Canada Pension Plan Disability and Old Age Security
- Housing law for tenants
- Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP)
- Ontario Works (OW)
- Debt and consumer rights
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Crisis Intervention
Taykwa Tagamou Nation (69km)
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Office: 705-272-3923 or 705-272-3933
Lot 3, Concession 3, Brower Township
Taykwa Tagamou Nation, ON, P0L 1C0
Taykwa Tagamou Nation, ON, P0L 1C0
Short Description
Provides crisis intervention services to individuals affected by family violence and suicide
Includes the following services:
- Offers immediate on site or telephone assistance
- Dispatches call to police when deemed necessary
- Ensures victims receive support and assistance to secure their safety
- Arranges meeting family members at centre or agreed upon location to discuss possible crisis resolutions
- Crisis plan to follow in response to suicide intervention, domestic violence intervention and any other form of crisis situations that may arise in community
- Information sessions and workshops on techniques for healing strategies
Includes the following services:
- Debriefing and stabilization following crisis situation
- Advocacy on behalf of individuals and families dealing with various agencies
- Information about/referrals to appropriate resources and services
- Spiritual support upon request
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Impaired Driving Prevention
Timmins
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Office: 705-266-5177
183 Eric Cres
Timmins, ON, P0N 1K0
Timmins, ON, P0N 1K0
Short Description
- Promotes awareness and education on the issue of impaired driving
- Supports victims of impaired driving
- Coordinates annual campaigns such as Project Red Ribbon and Campaign 911
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Crisis Response Service
Timmins
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Office: 705-267-2131
Crisis: 705-264-3003
700 Ross Ave E
Timmins, ON, P4N 8P2
Timmins, ON, P4N 8P2
Short Description
- Provides immediate crisis assessment, intervention, referrals and follow-up for individuals experiencing a mental health crisis
- Offers in person assistance to individuals presenting to the emergency department
- Offers a 24-hour crisis line
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Anti-Human Trafficking Services
Timmins
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Office: 705-268-8381
Crisis: 1-833-900-1010
355 Wilson Ave
Timmins, ON, P4N 2T7
Timmins, ON, P4N 2T7
Short Description
All in-person services have been suspended; services are being provided remotely -- as at March 17, 2020 and until further notice
Provides wrap-around, culturally appropriate supports for victims and survivors of human trafficking including:
Provides wrap-around, culturally appropriate supports for victims and survivors of human trafficking including:
- One-on-one support
- Counselling
- Outreach
- Referrals
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Sexual Assault Centre
Timmins
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Office: 705-268-8381
Crisis: 1-855-827-7233
355 Wilson Ave
Timmins, ON, P4N 2T7
Timmins, ON, P4N 2T7
Short Description
Operates a women's shelter
All in-person services have been suspended; services are being provided remotely -- as at March 17, 2020 and until further notice
Provides a variety of services to women in crisis, including:
All in-person services have been suspended; services are being provided remotely -- as at March 17, 2020 and until further notice
Provides a variety of services to women in crisis, including:
- Sexual Assault Centre
- Provides individual and group counselling and support to women 16 years of age and older who have or are experiencing any form of sexual violence
- A Family Court Support Worker
- A clothing exchange program
- Transitional Housing Support Program
- A 24 hour crisis line
- Crisis counselling for survivors of abuse
- Advocacy and accompaniment services, information on legal and medical procedures and options
- Help with Criminal Injuries Compensation, victim impact statements and court preparation
- Risk Assessment and Safety Planning
- Assistance with immigration services and with getting financial support
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Family Court Support Program
Timmins
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Office: 705-268-8381
355 Wilson Ave
Timmins, ON, P4N 2T7
Timmins, ON, P4N 2T7
Short Description
All in-person services have been suspended; services are being provided remotely -- as at March 17, 2020 and until further notice
- Provides information on the family court process
- Assists in documenting the history of abuse and accessing Legal Aid for family court proceedings
- Offers referrals to specialized services and supports in the community
- Teaches safety planning and assists with the development of safety plans
- Accompanies victims to court proceedings when appropriate
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HER Place
Timmins
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Office: 705-268-8381
Crisis: 705-264-7233
HER Place Women's Shelter
Timmins, ON, P4N 2T7
Timmins, ON, P4N 2T7
Short Description
All in-person services have been suspended; services are being provided remotely -- as at March 17, 2020 and until further notice
- Operates an emergency shelter for women and their children
- Manages a 24-hour crisis support line
- Advocacy and referrals to other agencies
- Risk assessment and safety planning
- Assistance with custody and child support issues
- Assistance with finding housing
- Assistance with financial support
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Victim Crisis Assistance Ontario
Timmins
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Office: 705-360-8700
Crisis: 1-877-264-4208
185 Spruce St S
Timmins, ON, P4N 2M7
Timmins, ON, P4N 2M7
Short Description
- Offers on-site early intervention and crisis intervention
- Provides needs assessment, safety planning and referrals to community services
- Offers enhanced support for vulnerable victims
- Provides assistance with applications to VQRP+
Victim Quick Response Program+ (VQRP+)
Provides assistance with emergency expenses related to the eligible incident, including:
- 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
- funeral expenses
Additional assistance for victims of human trafficking includes:
- storage locker
- tattoo removal
- treatment at a recovery facility
Financial support also available for:
- victims who sustained serious physical injuries during a crime
- parents of child homicide victims
- spouses of homicide victims
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Victim Quick Response Program+
Timmins
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Office: 705-268-1105
119 Pine St S, Suite 210
Timmins, ON, P4N 2K3
Timmins, ON, P4N 2K3
Short Description
Victim Quick Response Program+ (VQRP+)
Provides assistance with emergency expenses related to the eligible incident, including:
Financial support also available for:
Provides assistance with emergency expenses related to the eligible incident, including:
- 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
- funeral expenses
- storage locker
- tattoo removal
- treatment at a recovery facility
Financial support also available for:
- victims who sustained serious physical injuries during a crime
- parents of child homicide victims
- spouses of homicide victims
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Legal Aid Services
Timmins
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Office: 705-264-9473
3 Pine St S, Suite 201
Timmins, ON, P4N 2J9
Timmins, ON, P4N 2J9
Short Description
Provides legal assistance for low-income people
Services include:
Services include:
- Legal representation for eligible clients who appear in court without a lawyer
- Legal aid applications and information over the phone
- Legal resources and referrals to other social assistance agencies
- A certificate program for complex and serious cases
- Criminal
- Domestic violence
- Family
- Wrongful dismissal
- Change of name
- Personal bankruptcy
- Power of attorney
- Money lent to others or money owed to others
- Sponsorship of relatives
- Commercial litigation
- Real estate matters and libel
- Defamation and slander
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Indigenous Justice Program
Brunswick House First Nation (165km)
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Office: 705-864-0248
Health Centre, 1 Kanata St
Brunswick House First Nation, ON, P0M 1K0
Brunswick House First Nation, ON, P0M 1K0
Short Description
- Acts as a pre/post-charge diversion program that offers culturally appropriate services to help Indigenous people deal with the criminal justice system
- Offers culturally appropriate alternatives upon sentencing before a conviction is entered
- Provides an opportunity for the community member to enter into a mutually agreed Healing and Wellness Plan which will be taken into consideration upon sentencing
- Elders, Band officials, victims and community service providers may assist the community member during the Council process
- Facilitates mediation between the victim and offender to allow each party to be seen, heard and believed in order to repair the harm done to the community
- Offers assistance with victim services, legal aid and advice clinic, probation, and bail supervision
Some typical healing and wellness plans may include, but are not limited to:
- Attending cultural events, such as Ceremony and Justice Circle
- Some form of restitution
- Community service hours
- Counselling and/or treatment
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