Record #:
GBA2476
Last Modified:
10 Dec 2025
Last Full Update:
11 Aug 2025
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, including Indigenous and other culturally specific agencies crisis intervention, trauma-informed 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 arrange for interpreters and accessibility accommodations 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 crime, including families of homicide victims and motor vehicle fatalities resulting in criminal charges, to 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 court
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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 |
Grey County ; Northern Bruce Peninsula |
| Eligibility |
Victims and witnesses of:
- Intimate partner violence
- Child physical and sexual abuse
- Sexual assault (including historical sexual assault)
- 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 |
Address and Location
| Located In Community |
Owen Sound |
| Address & Map |
Owen Sound Courthouse; 611 9th Ave E Owen Sound, ON Canada N4K 6Z4 View Google Map |
| Intersection |
6th St E and 9th Ave E |
| Physical Access |
Fully Accessible |
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