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

Program:

Phone Numbers:

519-421-3903

Toll-Free:

1-800-799-1996

Website:

www.attorneygeneral.jus.gov.on.ca/english/ovss/about.php

Address:

415 Hunter St
Woodstock, ON
N4S 4G4

Intersection:

Hunter St and Light St

Location:

Central Oxford

Accessibility:

Wheelchair Accessible

Hours:

Mon-Fri 8:30am-5pm

Service Description:

Information and assistance to support participation in the criminal court process • services begin once police have laid charges and continue until the court case is over • case-specific information (court dates, bail conditions) • court preparation • needs assessment • emotional support • crisis intervention • referrals to community agencies Vulnerable Victims and Family Fund -- financial and court-based supports to enable victims of crime and families of homicide victims to attend court • travel arrangements and expenses • language interpretation • real-time captioning or other equipment for victims with disabilities
• Vulnerable Victims and Family Fund -- eligibility determined on case-by-case basis - speak with V/WAP staff

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

Area(s) Served:

Oxford