Program: Ontario. Ministry of the Attorney General - Victim/Witness Assistance Program - Owen Sound Office
Phone Numbers: 519-376-8927
Toll-Free: 1-866-259-4823
Fax: 226-256-8411
Website: www.attorneygeneral.jus.gov.on.ca/english/service_standards/service_standards_victim_services.php
Address:
Court House
611 9th Ave E
Owen Sound, ON
N4K 6Z4
Intersection: 9th Ave E and 6th St E
Location: North Grey
Accessibility:
Wheelchair Accessible
Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm
Service Description: 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


Fees: Free
Application: Referral by police, Crown Attorney, community agency, or self-referral
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
Languages: English * translation services can be arranged
Area(s) Served: Bruce and Grey
See Also: Child Abuse, Well-Being, and Welfare
Victim Services
Last Updated: 4/12/2024
Service Record URL: http://thehealthline.ca/displayService.aspx?id=14136

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