Ontario. Ministry of the Attorney General
Site: Bracebridge
Service: Victim/Witness Assistance Program
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Print Version (New Window)| Record #: MUS0655 | Last Modified: 25 Jul 2019 | Last Full Update: 25 Jul 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 court located in Huntsville -- please contact the Bracebridge office for more information on location and hours |
| Hours | Mon-Fri 8:30 am-5 pm |
| Areas Served | Muskoka District |
| 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 ; Interpreter service for most languages available |
| Fees | None |
| Address and Location | |
| Located In Community | Bracebridge |
| Address & Map | |
| Physical Access | Fully Accessible |
| Contact Information | |
| Office Phone | 705-645-3516 |
| Toll Free Phone | 1-855-775-2795 |
| Fax | 705-645-4090 |
| ovss.bracebridge@ontario.ca | |
| Website | www.attorneygeneral.jus.gov.on.ca/english/ovss/programs.php#vwap |
| Primary Contact | Jodi Goldings, Manager |
| Alternate Contact | Julie Rutherford, Administrative Assistant |