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Organization:
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Ontario. Ministry of the Attorney General - Victim/Witness Assistance Program - Owen Sound Office
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Phone Numbers:
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519-376-8927
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Toll-Free:
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1-866-259-4823
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Fax:
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226-256-8411
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Address:
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Court House
611 9th Ave E
Owen Sound, ON
N4K 6Z4
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Intersection:
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9th Ave E and 6th St E
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Location:
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North Grey
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Accessibility:
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Wheelchair Accessible
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Hours:
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Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm
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Service Description:
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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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Fees:
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Free
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Application:
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Referral by police, Crown Attorney, community agency, or self-referral
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Eligibility - Population(s) Served:
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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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Languages:
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English * translation services can be arranged
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Area(s) Served:
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Bruce and Grey
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This information was last completely updated on 4/12/2024 |
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