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Organization:
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Ontario. Ministry of the Attorney General - Victim/Witness Assistance Program - Woodstock Office
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Address:
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415 Hunter St
Woodstock, ON
N4S 4G4
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Map
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Service Description:
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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
• case-specific information (court dates, bail conditions)
• court preparation
• needs assessment
• emotional support
• crisis intervention
• referrals to community agencies 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
• Vulnerable Victims and Family Fund -- eligibility determined on case-by-case basis - speak with V/WAP staff
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Application:
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Referral by police, Crown Attorney, community agency, or self-referral
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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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
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