Record Details

Public Comments

Satellite Office located in Brantford and Simcoe (see separate listing) and Satellite courts located in Brantford and Simcoe (see separate listing)

Service Details

Hours

Hours vary

Areas Served Haldimand County
Eligibility Victims and witnesses of:
  • Intimate partner violence
  • Child physical and sexual abuse
  • Sexual assault (including historical sexual assault and human trafficking)
  • Families of motor vehicle fatalities
  • Families of homicide victims
  • Elderly victims
  • Victims with disabilities
  • Victims of hate crime
  • Vulnerable Victims and Family Fund – Eligibility determined on case-by-case basis
    Application

    Referral by police, Crown Attorney, community agency, or self-referral

    To access supports, the proceeding must take place at a court in Ontario and applicants must meet specific eligibility criteria depending on the type of support requested

    Languages English ; French
    Fees None

    Address and Location

    Located In Community Cayuga
    Address & Map
    10 Echo St W
    Cayuga, ON N0A 1E0
     
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    Intersection Munsee St and Echo St
    Physical Access Fully Accessible

    Description

    Description (Service)

    Information and assistance to support participation in and understanding of the criminal court process. Services begin once police have laid charges and continue until the court case is over. Services include:

    • information about victims' rights, the criminal justice process and their specific case (e.g., court dates)
    • needs assessment and referrals to community agencies
    • crisis intervention, emotional support, victim advocacy
    • facilitates victim's input and liaises with Crown Attorneys, police, regarding bail, safety, resolution of charges, release conditions, publication bans, testimonial aids, trial preparation and court orientation
    • information and support on Victim Impact Statements, Statement on Restitution
    • facilitates access to court orders, such as bail conditions, probation orders, peace bonds
    • debriefing and follow-up support

    Vulnerable Victims and Family Fund

    Helps support victims of violent crime, families of homicide victims and families of motor vehicle fatalities participate more fully in the criminal court process by providing financial assistance and court-based support for:

    • travel to attend key court dates
    • language interpretation services
    • special accommodations for victims with disabilities, such as real-time captioning
    • basic necessities for victims of human trafficking or gun and gang violence while attending for court

    Contact Information

    Office Phone 905-772-6129
    Toll Free Phone 1-866-843-9721
    Website https://www.attorneygeneral.jus.gov.on.ca/english/ovss/programs.php#vwap