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

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215 Cayley St, 2nd Fl, Box 1529
Walkerton, ON
N0G 2V0
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519-881-3882
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Toll-Free: 1-866-994-9904
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Fax: 519-881-1597
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Application

Referral by police, Crown Attorney, community agency, or self-referral

Eligibility / Target Population

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

Fees

Free

Languages

English * translation services can be arranged

Area Served

Bruce and Grey

Accessibility

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Description of Services

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
Last Updated: Dec 16, 2022: Suggest an edit