| Organization: | Ontario. Ministry of the Attorney General - Victim/Witness Assistance Program - Goderich Office | ||
| Description of Services: |
Information, assistance and support to increase participation in the criminal court process * case-specific information (court dates, bail conditions) * trial preparation * liaise with Crown Attorneys and police * needs assessment * victim advocacy * emotional support * crisis intervention * referrals to community agencies Vulnerable Victim and Family Fund - Financial help and court-based supports for victims of violent crime and families of homicide victims * assistance with travel to attend key court dates * language interpretation * real-time captioning or other equipment for victims with disabilities |
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| Requirements | |||
| Fees: | Free | ||
| Eligibility - Population(s) Served: |
Services begin once police have laid charges and continue until the court case is over * victims and witnesses of intimate partner abuse/domestic violence, child physical and sexual abuse, sexual assault (including historical sexual assault), and human trafficking (including sexual assault and forced labour), hate crimes and elder abuse * families of homicide victims and victims of motor vehicle fatalities resulting in criminal charges * support may be provided to other victims of violent crime
Vulnerable Victims and Family Fund - Eligibility determined on case-by-case basis * speak with V/WAP staff |
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| Application: | Referral by police, Crown Attorney, community agency, or self-referral | ||
| Accessibility: |
Wheelchair Accessible
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| Languages: | English | ||
| Area(s) Served: | Huron | ||
| Contact Information | |||
| Phone Numbers: | 519-524-4085 | ||
| Toll-Free: | 1-866-226-0896 | ||
| Fax: | 519-524-8828 | ||
| Email: | attorneygeneral@ontario.ca | ||
| Website: | www.ontario.ca/page/going-court-victim | ||
| Address: |
1 Courthouse Sq, main Fl Goderich, ON N7A 1M2 |
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| Intersection: | Courthouse Sq and North St | ||
| Location: | Central Huron | ||
| Hours: | Administration: Mon-Fri 9am-5pm | ||
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This information is provided by thehealthline.ca. It was last completely updated on: Mar 4, 2024 |
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