Ontario Parole Board

Service: Victim Support

Record #: CWD3653
Last Modified: 07 Jul 2025
Last Full Update: 04 Jul 2025

Description

Description (Service)

Ontario Parole Board is responsible for provincial parole decision-making to balance the benefits of conditional release for the offender and society's right to be protected.

Welcomes input from and participation of victims of crime. Victims may:

  • provide a written submission or attend the offender's parole hearing and give an oral statement
  • provide information to a Board Case Officer who will ensure the Board members have the information before making a decision
  • attend to observe a hearing

Victims may also call the Ontario Victim Support Line to get the support and information they need, as well as register with the Victim Notification System (VNS) to receive automated voice messages by phone any time there is a change in the status of the offender

Service Details

Hours Mon-Fri 8:30 am-5 pm
Areas Served Ontario
Eligibility Ages: 18 year(s) and up 
 
Victims of crime who wish to attend or participate in hearings. If a victim is under 16 years of age, a parent or guardian can be considered a victim.
Application Victim Notification System: To register with the Victim Support Line to receive notifications, call 416-314-2447 (Greater Toronto Area) or toll free at 1-888-579-2888

For other information, contact the Administration phone number and you will be connected with the Board Case Officer at the location nearest to you.
Languages English; French - Website, Programs, Publications, formal
Fees None ; Funding for victims to attend hearings may be available through the Victim's Justice Fund

Address and Location

Located In Community Toronto
Address & Map
15 Grosvenor St Ground Floor
Toronto, ON
Canada M7A 2G6
 
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Mailing Address 15 Grosvenor St Ground Floor 
Toronto, ON 
Canada M7A 2G6
Physical Access Fully Accessible

Contact Information

Office Phone 416-314-2447, Ontario Victim Support Line ; Administration: 416-326-1356
Toll Free Phone 1-888-579-2888, Ontario Victim Support Line
E-Mail OPBregistrar@ontario.ca
Website https://tribunalsontario.ca/opb/victim-support

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