Contact Information

Public Comments This is a Satellite office of the Stratford Office
Office Phone 519-376-8927, 519-376-VWAP
Toll Free Phone 1-866-259-4823
Fax 226-256-8411
E-Mail owensoundcourtvwap@ontario.ca
Website www.ontario.ca/page/victim-services-ontario

Addresses and Location

Located In Community Owen Sound
Address Owen Sound Courthouse; 611 9th Ave E
Owen Sound, ON
Canada N4K 6Z4
 
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Intersection 6th St E and 9th Ave E
Mailing Address Owen Sound Courthouse; 611 9th Ave E 
Owen Sound, ON 
Canada N4K 6Z4
Physical Access Fully Accessible

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

Hours Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm
Areas Served Grey County ; Northern Bruce Peninsula
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 Other - Translation services can be arranged
    Fees None

    Administration

    Alternate Name HT1 ; Victim Assistance Program ; Vulnerable Victims and Family Fund ; VVFF ; VWAP