Information and assistance to support participation in and understanding of the criminal court process. Services begin once police have laid charges and continue until the court case is over. Services include:

• information about victims' rights, the criminal justice process and their specific case (e.g., court dates)

• needs assessment and referrals to community agencies

• crisis intervention, emotional support, victim advocacy

• facilitates victim's input and liaises with Crown Attorneys, police, regarding bail, safety, resolution of charges, release conditions, publication bans, testimonial aids, trial preparation and court orientation

• information and support on Victim Impact Statements, Statement on Restitution

• facilitates access to court orders, such as bail conditions, probation orders, peace bonds

• debriefing and follow-up support

Vulnerable Victims and Family Fund (VVFF)- Helps support victims of violent crime, families of homicide victims and families of motor vehicle fatalities participate more fully in the criminal court process by providing financial assistance and court-based supports for travel to attend key court dates

• language interpretation services

• special accommodations for victims with disabilities, such as real-time captioning

• basic necessities for victims of human trafficking or gun and gang violence while attending for court

Satellite courts located in Bradford, Collingwood, Midland and Orillia -- please contact the Barrie office for more information on location and hours

Mon-Fri 8:30 am-5 pm

Victims and witnesses of:

• Intimate partner violence
• Child physical and sexual abuse
• Sexual assault (including historical sexual assault and human trafficking)
• Families of motor vehicle fatalities
• Families of homicide victims
• Elderly victims
• Victims with disabilities
• Victims of hate crime

Vulnerable Victims and Family Fund - Eligibility determined on case-by-case basis

Referral by police, Crown Attorney, community agency, or self-referral 
 
To access supports, the proceedings must take place at a court in Ontario and applicants must meet specific eligibility criteria depending on the type of support requested