Ontario. Ministry of the Attorney General, Orangeville - Zina St, Victim/Witness Assistance Program

Ontario. Ministry of the Attorney General

Site: Orangeville - Zina St

Service: Victim/Witness Assistance Program

Record #: TOR0354

Last Modified: 27 Jun 2022

Last Full Update: 27 Jun 2022

Description

Description (Service)

COVID19 Update: Court case backlog -- clients may experience difficulties contacting local offices and should leave a message with return phone number; VWAP staff will return voicemail as soon as possible

Provides 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

Offers:

Case-specific information (court dates, bail conditions)
Court preparation
Needs assessment
Emotional support
Crisis intervention
Referrals to community agencies

Vulnerable Victims and Family Fund

Provides financial and court-based supports to enable victims of crime and families of homicide victims to attend court, including:

Travel arrangements and expenses
Language interpretation
Real-time captioning or other equipment for victims with disabilities

Service Details

Hours	Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm
Areas Served	Dufferin County ; Wellington County
Eligibility	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
Application	Referral by police, Crown Attorney, community agency or self-referral
Languages	English ; French
Fees	None

Address and Location

Located In Community	Orangeville
Address & Map	Orangeville Courthouse 51 Zina St Orangeville, ON L9W 1E5
Intersection	Zina St and Louisa St
Physical Access	Fully Accessible

Contact Information

Office Phone	519-941-7132
Toll Free Phone	1-888-600-3769
Fax	519-941-9908
Website	www.attorneygeneral.jus.gov.on.ca/english/ovss/programs.php#vwap
Primary Contact	Linda Steckley, Manager