Ontario. Ministry of the Attorney General, Hamilton Services
Ontario Victim/Witness Assistance Program
- Description
Provides information and assistance to support participation in the criminal court process. Services begin once police have laid charges and continue until the case is over.
Services include:
- case-specific information ex. court dates, bail conditions
- court preparation
- needs assessment
- emotional support
- crisis intervention
- referrals to community agencies
Also administers the Vulnerable Victims and Family Fund which provides court-based supports to enable victims of crime and families of homicide victims to attend court. Services supported by this fund include travel arrangements and expenses, language interpretation, and real-time captioning or other equipment of victims with disabilities.
- Eligibility
- Open to all victims or witness of crimes in Ontario and their families. Eligibility for the Vulnerable Victims and Family Fund is determined on a case by case basis. Contact for more details.
- Application Process
- Referrals by police, crown attorney, community agency, or individuals victims/witnesses themselves are accepted.
- Crisis
- 1-888-579-2888 - Victim Support Line
- Office
- 905-645-5272
- Fax
- 905-645-5271
- Web Site
- https://www.ontario.ca/page/victimwitness-assistance-program
- [email protected]
- Languages
- English, French, Interpretive Services
- Fees
- None
- Documents Required
- Documents outlined in application form
- Accessibility
- Fully Accessible
- Topic(s)
- Agency Information
- View Agency Profile
- Copyright
- Hamilton Public Library
- Last Updated On
- April 30, 2024
- Last Verified On
- April 30, 2024
- Address
- John Sopinka Courthouse; 45 Main St E, Ste 478
Hamilton, ON, L8N 2B7
Ontario. Ministry of the Attorney General, Hamilton Services Site Location: Hamilton Central
Cross street: John St S and Main St E
Open in Google Maps - Hours of Operation
- Mon8:30 am to 5:00 pmTue8:30 am to 5:00 pmWed8:30 am to 5:00 pmThu8:30 am to 5:00 pmFri8:30 am to 5:00 pm
Mon-Fri 8:30am-5pm - Service Area(s)
- Hamilton
