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

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415 Hunter St
Woodstock, ON
N4S 4G4
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519-421-3903
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Toll-Free: 1-800-799-1996
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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

Area Served

Oxford

Accessibility

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Description of Services

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
Last Updated: Feb 9, 2024: Suggest an edit