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Program:
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Ontario. Ministry of the Attorney General - Victim/Witness Assistance Program - Goderich Office
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Phone Numbers:
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519-524-4085
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Toll-Free:
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1-866-226-0896
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Fax:
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519-524-8828
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Address:
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1 Courthouse Sq, main Fl
Goderich, ON
N7A 1M2
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Intersection:
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Courthouse Sq and North St
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Location:
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Central Huron
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Accessibility:
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Wheelchair Accessible
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Hours:
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Administration: Mon-Fri 9am-5pm
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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
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Area(s) Served:
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Huron
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Last Updated:
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3/4/2024
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Service Record URL:
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http://thehealthline.ca/displayService.aspx?id=14134
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