London Family Court Clinic - Child Victim Witness Program

Support starts after someone is charged with a crime and continues until the court case is over

Children and youth under 18, and their parents or caregivers, who may need to speak in court as victims or witnesses

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English ; French ; Many other languages

French resources available * interpretation for other languages is available upon request

Southwestern Ontario for government-funded programs

Accessible en fauteuil roulant

Provides personalized support to help child and youth victims and witnesses feel more confident and prepared for court

Goal of the program is to

help victims feel stronger and more in control
reduce the trauma caused by the crime
support children, youth, and their caregivers as they get ready to testify and understand the court process