Ontario. Ministry of the Attorney General, Lindsay, Victim/Witness Assistance Program

Ontario. Ministry of the Attorney General

Site: Lindsay

Service: Victim/Witness Assistance Program

Record #: CKL0011

Last Modified: 04 Apr 2025

Last Full Update: 19 Apr 2024

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 Peterborough Office
Hours	Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm By appointment only.
Areas Served	Kawartha Lakes
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 homicde 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	English
Fees	None

Address and Location

Site Location	Linday Courthouse
Located In Community	Kawartha Lakes
Address & Map	Lindsay Courthouse Crown Attorney's Office, 440 Kent St W Kawartha Lakes, ON Canada K9V 6H3
Intersection	Kent St W and McLaughlin Rd
Physical Access	Fully Accessible

Contact Information

Office Phone	705-324-1429
Toll Free Phone	1-855-240-2504
Fax	705-324-1421
E-Mail	VVPDPeterborough@ontario.ca
Website	www.ontario.ca/page/victimwitness-assistance-program
Primary Contact	Bonnie Johnston, Victim Witness Services Worker
Alternate Contact	Laura Ostler, Manager; Phone: 1-855-240-2504
Mailing Address	Lindsay Courthouse Crown Attorney's Office, 440 Kent St W Kawartha Lakes, ON Canada K9V 6H3