Ontario. Ministry of the Attorney General

Site: Parry Sound - 82 James St

Service: Victim / Witness Assistance Program

Record #: PSD0220
Last Modified: 27 Nov 2023
Last Full Update: 15 Sep 2022

Description

Description (Service) Provides 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
  • 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 -- 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

Service Details

Public Comments This is a satellite office of the North Bay office
Hours Mon-Fri 8:30 am-5 pm
Areas Served Parry Sound District
Eligibility 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
Application Referral by police, Crown Attorney, community agency, or self-referral
Languages Interpretive Services - Interpretation, formal
Fees None

Address and Location

Located In Community Parry Sound
Address & Map
Court House
82 James St
Parry Sound, ON
Canada P2A 1T9
 
View Google Map
Intersection James St and Seguin St
Mailing Address Court House 
82 James St 
Parry Sound 
Canada P2A 1T9

Contact Information

Office Phone 705-746-7713
Toll Free Phone 1-866-482-9543
Fax 705-746-5334
E-Mail mag.vwap.parrysound@ontario.ca
Website https://www.ontario.ca/page/victim-services-ontario

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