Ontario. Ministry of the Attorney General
Site: St Catharines
Service: Victim/Witness Assistance Program
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Print Version (New Window)| Record #: NIA5674 | Last Modified: 13 Jul 2018 | Last Full Update: 27 Oct 2017 |
| Notices | |
|---|---|
| Public Comments | Satellite office located in Welland (see separate listing for more information) and Satellite court located in Fort Erie – contact the Welland office for more information on location and hours of satellite court |
| Contact Details | |
| Office Phone | 905-685-2671 |
| Fax | 905-685-2673 |
| Website | www.attorneygeneral.jus.gov.on.ca/english/ovss/programs.asp |
| Primary Contact | Linda Steckley, Manager; Email: linda.steckley@ontario.ca |
| Site Details | |
| Areas Served | Lincoln ; Niagara Falls ; Niagara-on-the-Lake ; St Catharines ; Thorold ; West Lincoln |
| Located In Community | St Catharines |
| Address & Map | |
| Intersection | Church St and James St |
| Service and Access Details | |
| Description (Service) | 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 Victims 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 |
| Hours | Mon-Fri 8:30 am-5 pm |
| Eligibility | 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 |
| Application | Referral by police, Crown Attorney, community agency, or self-referral |
| Languages | English - Reception ; French - Reception |
| Fees | None |
| Physical Access | Fully Accessible |
| Other Details | |
| Legal Status | (30) Provincial Government |
| Service Categories | Crime Victim Compensation ; Crime Witness Support ; General Crime Victim Assistance |