| Program: | Sault Ste Marie | ||
| Organizations: |
Ontario. Ministry of Attorney General - Ontario Victim Services - Northern Region Victim/Witness Assistance Program |
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| Description of Services: |
Information and assistance to support participation in the criminal court process * services begin once police have laid charges and continue until the court case is over * case-specific information (court dates, bail conditions) * court preparation * needs assessment * emotional support * crisis intervention * referrals to community agencies 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 |
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| Requirements | |||
| Fees: | Free | ||
| Eligibility - Population(s) Served: | Victims and witnesses of intimate partner abuse/domestic violence, child physical and sexual abuse, sexual assault (including historical sexual assault and human trafficking) * families of homicide victims, families of motor vehicle fatalities * elderly victims, victims with disabilities, victims of hate crime * Vulnerable Victims and Family Fund – eligibility determined on case-by-case basis – speak with V/WAP staff | ||
| Application: | Call * referral by police, Crown Attorney or community agency | ||
| Accessibility: |
Wheelchair Accessible
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| Languages: | English ; French | ||
| Area(s) Served: | Algoma and area | ||
| Contact Information | |||
| Phone Numbers: | 705-946-6567 | ||
| Toll-Free: | 1-844-430-9277 | ||
| Fax: | 705-946-6566 | ||
| Website: | www.attorneygeneral.jus.gov.on.ca/english/ovss/ind... | ||
| Address: |
426 Queen St E Sault Ste Marie, ON P6A 6W2 |
Map | |
| Hours: | Mon-Fri 8:30am-5pm | ||
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This information is provided by thehealthline.ca. It was last completely updated on: 7/31/2025 |