Ontario. Ministry of the Attorney General
Site: Peterborough - George St N
Service: Victim/Witness Assistance Program
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Print Version (New Window)| Record #: PET0019 | Last Modified: 16 Apr 2019 | Last Full Update: 16 Apr 2019 |
| Description | |
|---|---|
| Description (Service) | Information, assistance and support to increase participation in the criminal court process * case-specific information (court dates, bail conditions) * trial preparation * liaise with Crown Attorneys and police * needs assessment * victim advocacy * emotional support * crisis intervention * referrals to community agencies Vulnerable Victims and Family Fund – financial help and court-based supports for victims of violent crime and families of homicide victims * assistance with travel to attend key court dates * language interpretation * real-time captioning or other equipment for victims with disabilities |
| Service Details | |
| Public Comments | Satellite offices in Cobourg and Lindsay (see separate listings) and Satellite courts located in Brighton and Minden -- please contact the Peterborough office for more information on satellite courts |
| Hours | Mon-Fri 8:30 am-5 pm |
| Areas Served | Haliburton County ; Kawartha Lakes ; Northumberland County ; Peterborough (County of) |
| Eligibility | Services begin once police have laid charges and continue until the court case is over * victims and witnesses of intimate partner abuse/domestic violence, child physical and sexual abuse, sexual assault (including historical sexual assault), and human trafficking (including sexual assault and forced labour), hate crimes and elder abuse * families of homicide victims and victims of motor vehicle fatalities resulting in criminal charges * support may be provided to other victims of violent crime * Vulnerable Victims and Family Fund – eligibility determined on case-by-case basis – speak with V/WAP staff |
| Application | Referral by police, Crown Attorney, community agency, or self-referral |
| Languages | English |
| Fees | None |
| Address and Location | |
| Site Location | Also located part-time in Cobourg and Lindsay Crown Attorney offices |
| Located In Community | Peterborough |
| Address & Map | |
| Intersection | George St and Charlotte St |
| Physical Access | Fully Accessible |
| Contact Information | |
| Office Phone | 705-755-5150 |
| Toll Free Phone | 1-855-240-2504 |
| Fax | 705-755-5155 |
| Primary Contact | Laura Ostler, Manager |
| Alternate Contact | Debbie Marshman, Administrative Assistant |