Ontario. Ministry of the Attorney General - Pembroke - Victim/Witness Assistance Program

Organization:

Phone Numbers:

613-732-2035

Toll-Free:

1-866-439-5734

TTY:

1-866-611-5233

Fax:

613-732-1491

Website:

www.attorneygeneral.jus.gov.on.ca/english/ovss/VWAP-English.html

Address:

Renfrew County Courthouse, Pembroke
297 Pembroke St E, Suite 0611
Pembroke, ON
K8A 3K2

Intersection:

William St and Pembroke St E

Accessibility:

Partially Accessible

Accessibility Notes:

Wheelchair, Parking

Hours:

Mon-Fri 8:30am-5pm

Service Description:

Information, assistance and support to increase participation in the criminal court process * case-specific information (court dates, bail conditions) * trial preparation * liaise with Crown Attorneys and police * needs assessment * victim advocacy * emotional support * crisis intervention * referrals to community agencies

Vulnerable Victims and Family Fund: financial help and court-based supports for victims of violent crime and families of homicide victims * assistance with travel to attend key court dates * language interpretation * real-time captioning or other equipment for victims with disabilities

Fees:

None

Application:

Referral by police, Crown Attorney, community agency, or self-referral

Eligibility / Target Population:

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

Languages:

English ; French

Area Served:

Renfrew County