Ontario. Ministry of the Attorney General, Hamilton Services
Site: John Sopinka Courthouse
Service: Ontario Victim/Witness Assistance Program
Record #:
IMP0228
Last Modified:
06 Jun 2024
Last Full Update:
30 Apr 2024
Contact Information
| Office Phone | 905-645-5272 |
| Crisis Phone | 1-888-579-2888, Victim Support Line |
| Fax | 905-645-5271 |
| attorneygeneral@ontario.ca | |
| Website | www.ontario.ca/page/victimwitness-assistance-program |
Site Information
| Located In Community | Hamilton |
| Address & Map | 45 Main St E Hamilton, ON Canada L8N 2B7 |
| Physical Access | Fully Accessible |
Description and Service Details
| Description (Service) | Provides information and assistance to support participation in the criminal court process. Services begin once police have laid charges and continue until the case is over. Services include:
Also administers the Vulnerable Victims and Family Fund which provides court-based supports to enable victims of crime and families of homicide victims to attend court. Services supported by this fund include travel arrangements and expenses, language interpretation, and real-time captioning or other equipment of victims with disabilities. |
| Hours | Mon-Fri 8:30am-5pm |
| Areas Served | Hamilton (City of) ; Hamilton (City of) |
| Eligibility | Open to all victims or witness of crimes in Ontario and their families. Eligibility for the Vulnerable Victims and Family Fund is determined on a case by case basis. Contact for more details. |
| Application | Referrals by police, crown attorney, community agency, or individuals victims/witnesses themselves are accepted. |
| Languages | Interpretive Services |
| Fees | None |
Categories and Classification
| Youth Main Categories | Abuse / Assault |
| Youth Sub-Categories | Victims Support Programs |
| Service Categories | Crime Witness Support ; General Crime Victim Assistance |
