Ontario Parole Board
Service: Victim Support
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Print Version (New Window)| Record #: CWD3653 | Last Modified: 19 Oct 2018 | Last Full Update: 15 Oct 2018 |
| Description | |
|---|---|
| Description (Service) | Independent, quasi-judicial agency is one of five tribunals in the Safety, Licensing Appeals and Standards Tribunals Ontario (SLASTO) cluster. 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 |
| Application | Victim Notification System: register with the Victim Support Line to receive notifications 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 | |
| Physical Access | Fully Accessible |
| Contact Information | |
| Office Phone | Ontario Victim Support Line 416-314-2447 * Administration 416-325-4480 press 1 for English, then press 7 for OPB |
| Toll Free Phone | Ontario Victim Support Line 1-888-579-2888 |
| Fax | 416-325-4485 |
| Website | https://slasto-tsapno.gov.on.ca/opb-colc/en/victim-support |
| Mailing Address | Box 250 77 Wellesley St W Toronto, ON M7A 1N3 |