Ontario. Ministry of the Attorney General - Victim/Witness Assistance Program - Owen Sound Office

Program:

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