Ontario. Ministry of the Attorney General
Victim / Witness Assistance Program, Cayuga
- 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
- travel arrangements and expenses
- language interpretation
- real-time captioning or other equipment for victims with disabilities
- Comments
- Satellite Office located in Brantford and Simcoe (see separate listing) and Satellite courts located in Brantford and Simcoe (see separate listing)
- 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
- Application Process
- Referral by police, Crown Attorney, community agency, or self-referral
- Toll Free
- 1-866-843-9721
- Office
- 905-772-6129
- Web Site
- https://www.attorneygeneral.jus.gov.on.ca/english/ovss/programs.php#vwap
- Languages
- English, French
- Fees
- None
- Documents Required
- Details will be provided if required
- Accessibility
- Fully Accessible
- Topic(s)
- Agency Information
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- Copyright
- Contact Brant
- Last Updated On
- April 16, 2024
- Last Verified On
- April 16, 2024
- Address
- 10 Echo St W
Haldimand, ON, N0A 1E0
Cross street: Munsee St and Echo St
Open in Google Maps - Hours of Operation
- Hours vary
- Service Area(s)
- Haldimand County
