Ontario. Ministry of the Attorney General

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

Vulnerable Victims and Family Fund -- financial and court-based supports to enable victims of crime and families of homicide victims to attend court

• travel arrangements and expenses
• language interpretation
• real-time captioning or other equipment for victims with disabilities
• Basic necessities for victims of human trafficking while at court

• homicide
• human trafficking
• intimate partner violence or domestic violence
• child abuse
• sexual assault
• elder abuse
• hate crimes
• motor vehicle fatality cases resulting in criminal charges
• other violent crimes involving a victim with a disability

• Abuse / Assault - Child Abuse Services
• Abuse / Assault - Counselling for People Experiencing Abuse
• Abuse / Assault - Sexual Assault Support
• Abuse / Assault - Shelter for Women Experiencing Abuse
• Abuse / Assault - Victims of Abuse Support Programs
• Emergency / Crisis - Victims of Crime Support Programs