Ontario. Ministry of Attorney General - Ontario Victim Services - Northern Region - Victim/Witness Assistance Program

Application

Call * referral by police, Crown Attorney or community agency

Eligibility - Population(s) Served

Victims and witnesses of intimate partner abuse/domestic violence, child physical and sexual abuse, sexual assault (including historical sexual assault and human trafficking) * families of homicide victims, families of motor vehicle fatalities * elderly victims, victims with disabilities, victims of hate crime * Vulnerable Victims and Family Fund – eligibility determined on case-by-case basis – speak with V/WAP staff

Fees

Free

Languages

English ; French

Language Note

French reception, programs, publications, and website * French interpretation available upon request

Area(s) Served

Greater Sudbury and Manitoulin Island

Accessibility

Wheelchair Accessible

Description of Services:

Information and assistance to support participation in the criminal court process * services begin once police have laid charges and continue until the court case is over * case-specific information (court dates, bail conditions) * court preparation * needs assessment * emotional support * crisis intervention * referrals to community agencies

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