Ontario. Ministry of the Attorney General
Site: Milton Courthouse - Rm 235
Service: Victim / Witness Assistance Program
Memos and Bulletins
Public Comments | Satellite court located in Burlington. Please contact the Milton VWAP Office for more information on location and hours |
Contact Information
Office Phone | 905-878-6292 |
TTY Phone | 905-876-1019 |
Fax | 905-693-4203 |
Website | www.ontario.ca/page/victimwitness-assistance-program |
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Primary Contact | Janette Mitchell, Manager; Phone: 905-878-4165 ext 3422; Email: janette.mitchell@ontario.ca |
Site Information
Located In Community | Milton |
Address & Map | |
Intersection | Ontario St N and Steeles Ave E |
Physical Access | Fully Accessible |
Agency Information
Established | 1994 |
Funding | Provincial |
Description and Service Details
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:
Vulnerable Victims and Family Fund -- Helps support victims of violent crime, families of homicide victims and families of motor vehicle fatalities participate more fully in the criminal court process by providing financial assistance and court-based supports for: travel to attend key court dates
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Hours | Mon-Fri 8:30 am-5 pm |
Areas Served | Halton Region - including courts in Burlington and Milton |
Eligibility | Where charges are laid by police in Halton Region, service is available to victims and witnesses of:
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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 | English ; Interpretive Services - Are available upon request with advanced notice |
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 |