Ontario. Ministry of the Attorney General

Site: Parry Sound - 82 James St

Service: Victim / Witness Assistance Program

Record #: PSD0220
Last Modified: 17 Jul 2024
Last Full Update: 15 Sep 2022

Description

Description (Service)

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

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 
     
    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
    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
     
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    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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