Canadian Resource Centre for Victims of Crime

Record #: IMP0043
Last Modified: 16 Aug 2024
Last Full Update: 12 Aug 2024

Contact Information

Office Phone 613-233-7614 ; 613-208-0747, Via text message
Toll Free Phone 1-877-232-2610
Fax 613-822-4904
E-Mail crcvc@crcvc.ca
Website crcvc.ca
Contact Form crcvc.ca/contact-us/
Social Media Facebook Facebook, Instagram Instagram, LinkedIn LinkedIn, X (Twitter) X (Twitter)
Primary Contact Rita Lamolinara and Shreya Virani, Co-Executive Directors

Site Information

Located In Community Ottawa
Address & Map
141 Catherine St
Suite 100
Ottawa, ON
Canada K2P 1C3
Physical Access Partially accessible * Will make every effort to accommodate persons in need, including meeting off site

Description and Service Details

Description (Service)

Victims support group

Services

  • help to obtain needed services and resources
  • help navigating criminal justice continuum
  • deal with post-trial agencies (Correctional Service Canada and Parole Board of Canada) through representation, access to financial benefits/compensation programs
  • obtain long-term emotional support
  • national monthly Homicide Support Group (virtual, English only - for intake, please email at crcvc@crcvc.ca or call at 1-877-232-2610)

Other services:

  • advocating for victims' rights by presenting the interests and perspectives of victims of crime to government, at all levels
  • provision of resource materials, media guides to crime victims and service providers
  • online chat support is available through the website for information, support and resources
  • support through text
  • Free monthly newsletter, "EMPOWER"
Hours Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm (EST)
Areas Served Canada
Eligibility Victims and survivors of serious crime
Application Reach out for intake and/or any questions. Service is completely free and confidential
Languages English; French; Romanian
Fees None

Categories and Classification

Youth Main Categories Abuse / Assault
Youth Sub-Categories Victims Support Programs
Service Categories Individual Advocacy ~ Crime Victims ; Victim's Rights Groups

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