Record #:
BRU0174
Last Modified:
27 Nov 2023
Last Full Update:
23 Jun 2023
Description
Description (Service) |
Provides 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
- 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 -- financial and court-based supports to enable victims of crime and families of homicide victims to attend court - travel arrangements and expenses
- language interpretation
- real-time captioning or other equipment for victims with disabilities
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Service Details
Public Comments |
This is a Satellite office of the Stratford Office |
Hours |
Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm |
Areas Served |
Bruce County |
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 |
Languages |
Other - Translation services can be arranged |
Fees |
None |
Address and Location
Located In Community |
Brockton |
Address & Map |
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Intersection |
Cayley St and Colborne St S |
Physical Access |
Fully Accessible |
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