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Victims of crime and tragic circumstances; children under 16 years of age require consent/permission from a parent or guardian

VQRP+ --   victims of direct crime, immediate family members, and witnesses of violent crimes who do not have personal, public, or private support for VQRP+ expenses

Applicants must first try to connect with available community resources before applying

Referral by police, emergency services, community agency or self referral

Victim Crisis Assistance Ontario - 24/7 assistance when requested by police or an agency with which the VCAO Program has a protocol

• practical assistance needs assessment
• referrals to relevant community and government support services
• support to assess victim/survivor eligibility and assist them to collect documentation to apply to the VQRP+
• safety planning provision of information
• enhanced support, particularly for victims/survivors of human trafficking and other vulnerable populations
• community support sessions
• client follow-up

Victim Quick Response Program+ (VQRP+) -- program of last resort providing short-term assistance to victims/survivors to increase immediate safety and lessen the impact of a violent crime by offering

• financial assistance for crime scene clean-up, transportation, and counselling services, including traditional Indigenous health services
• also offers enhanced supports for victims/survivors of human trafficking, victims/survivors of serious injuries, and families affected by homicide
• additional aid may be offered to victims of human trafficking may include storage lockers, tattoo removal, and treatment at a recovery facility