What services are available in Ontario to assist victims of crime?
What services are available in Ontario to assist victims of crime?
Support services for victims and families of victims:
- Domestic Violence Court Program.
- Family Court Support Worker Program.
- Help for child victims.
- Internet Child Exploitation Counselling Program.
- Legal Services.
- Partner Assault Response Programs.
- Male Victims – Support services for male survivors of sexual abuse.
What are victim services?
Court-based victim services provide support for people who have become involved in the criminal justice process as either victims or witnesses. Court-based victim services provide information, assistance and referrals to victims and witnesses with the goal of trying to make the court process less intimidating.
Who receives the victim surcharge?
The surcharge is not paid directly to the criminal’s victim, but is pooled and distributed through the Victim and Witness General Fund. The amount to be paid is specified by law, and courts have limited discretion to reduce the amount, or to waive the surcharge, even for defendants of limited means.
What rights do victims have?
Victims’ rights are legal rights afforded to victims of crime. These may include the right to restitution, the right to a victims’ advocate, the right not to be excluded from criminal justice proceedings, and the right to speak at criminal justice proceedings.
What are two programs to help victims?
National Organizations Supporting Crime Victims
- National Center for Victims of Crime (NCVC)
- National Childrens Alliance (NCA)
- National Organization for Victim Assistance (NOVA)
- Prevent Child Abuse America.
Where can I find victim services in Ontario?
Welcome to the directory of services for victims of crime in Ontario. If this is an emergency, call 9-1-1. Talk to an information and referral counsellor or get more information by calling the 24/7 Victim Support Line at 1-888-579-2888, or 416-314-2447 in the Greater Toronto Area, or chat online Monday to Friday from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. Eastern Time.
What does Kawartha / Haliburton victim service do?
Kawartha/Haliburton Victim Service (KHVS) works in collaboration with emergency services to provide immediate emotional and practical support to victims of crime and tragic circumstances.
Where can I get help for a victim of sexual assault?
To find the PAR services in your community, visit the online Victim Services Directory. Female victims and survivors of sexual assault who are 16 years of age or older are eligible for a variety of counselling, information and referral services from community-based Sexual Assault/Rape Crisis Centres. These services include:
What are the services offered to victims of crime?
In addition to on-site crisis intervention, other services offered through the VCAO program include: 1 Safety planning for all eligible victims of crime 2 Referrals to appropriate community supports and services 3 Provision of cellular telephones for eligible victims 4 Needs assessments and customized service plans
