Searching for Victims Of Crime Support Programs

Provides safe shelter and services for abused women and their children

• confidential address
• basic needs and all services are free and confidential
• supportive counselling, safety planning, referrals and advocacy for health and legal issues
• Child & Youth Counselors provide parental support and specialized age-appropriate programming

Outreach services for women and children in the community include: ongoing individual counselling for women in English and in French

• culturally appropriate counselling for Indigenous women
• individual and group counselling for children and youth who have been exposed to violence
• court support and access to funds for safety needs and legal assistance
• personal safety planning including a cell phone

Second Stage Transitional Housing

• Rent geared to income
• Programming and supportive counselling
• Fully furnished units available for women and their children
• Must be connected with KIH services to apply

Danielle Duchesneau Fund:
Financial assistance of up to $300 per year for women who are victims of vioelnce, to help with:

• legal aid applications
• service of court documents
• limited legal consultation (after first free two-hour session)
• emergency transporation to court
• relocation costs connected to safty risks, change of locks, window security

Payments will be made directly to the service provider as much as possible

Support program

• provides direct services to victims of crime across Ontario and funds community organizations that deliver support services to victims

Provides one-on-one, confidential counselling for women who have been in an abusive relationship with a male or female partner

• women can be seen in Kingston, Sydenham and Verona
• small support groups are offered throughout the year in Kingston on such topics as healthy relationships, building self-esteem, life after trauma, and women at mid-life
• half-day workshops in art therapy, creative journaling and spirituality are occasionally offered
• an outreach worker is sometimes available to provide court support
• Cross-cultural counselling for immigrant, francophone and first nations women
• Safety planning
• Referrals to other beneficial services in the community

In-person, video or phone services available and based on client preference.

Information on the family court process

• assistance in preparing for family court proceedings (documenting history of abuse, accessing Legal Aid)
• referral to specialized services and supports in the community
• safety planning
• court accompaniment to proceedings when appropriate

In-person, video or phone services available and based on client preference.

Provincial Crown Attorney's Office

• prosecutes the vast majority of criminal offences in the Province of Ontario

Support program

• provides direct services to victims of crime across Ontario and funds community organizations that deliver support services to victims

Advocacy and support to youth and youth at risk, and assessment and referral services for youth and families

Services

• Youth Justice Committee
• short-term mentoring program
• ten-week cognitive skills group offered in schools and other sites
• School and Non Academic Program (SNAP) for suspended and expelled students
• substance use and addictions counselling (offered in schools and in-office appointments)
• Mediating through Empowering using Nurturing Dialogue (MEND)
• Youth Outreach Worker Program and early intervention and referral program
• Intersections early intervention service for youth in contact with the law or CAS
• volunteering opportunities

Support program

• provides direct services to victims of crime across Ontario and funds community organizations that deliver support services to victims

Counseling sessions will be provided via distance counseling. Open for new intakes and for all current clients. Information is regularly updated on their Facebook page.

Offers counselling for survivors of trauma and abuse

• provides short-term and long-term therapy
• specialized services and resources for child pornography and prostitution survivors, human trafficking
• Go to Meeting or telephone counselling available for clients who live in other areas or who cannot attend the office

Court Chaplaincy Program

• provides spiritual and moral support and encouragement to individuals and families experiencing the process of criminal and family court

Services provided to victims of federally sentenced offenders (sentence of two years and over)

The Corrections and Conditional Release Act (CCRA) recognizes that victims of crime have an important role to play in the criminal justice system. The Act gives victims an opportunity to participate in the federal corrections and conditional release process. It also entitles registered victims to request certain information about the offender who has harmed them, and to be informed about parole and correctional decisions concerning that offender.

Correctional Service of Canada does not automatically inform victims about an offender's case, nor can they solicit registrations. The law specifies that this information only be given upon request, as some victims prefer not to receive any further information about the offender. The request must clearly identify the offender.

You may assign an agent to receive information on your behalf. Offenders do not have the right to know that someone is receiving information about them.

COVID-19 (April 30, 2020): Program still running.

On-site early intervention and crisis intervention

• needs assessment
• safety planning
• referrals to community services
• enhanced support for vulnerable victims
• assistance with applications to VQRP+

Victim Quick Response Program+ (VQRP+):
Assistance with emergency expenses related to the incident

• home safety, accommodation, meals, transportation, basic necessities, dependent care costs, counselling, traditional Indigenous health services, cellular phones, vision care, dental care, aids for victims with disabilities, interpretation services, crime scene cleanup, government/medical documents and funeral expenses
• additional assistance for victims of human trafficking includes storage locker, tattoo removal, and treatment at a recovery facility
• no direct reimbursement to victims for support listed above
• financial support also available for victims who sustained serious physical injuries during a crime and for parents of child homicide victims and spouses of homicide victims

COVID-19 (September 28, 2022): Centre is open.

Free, confidential and non judgmental support to all survivors of sexual violence (recent or past) in Kingston and area, regardless of gender and or identity

• First Response Crisis support
• 24-hour crisis intervention and support line for survivors of sexual violence, their family, friends and support persons
• individual and group counselling
• medical, legal and police accompaniments when requested
• prevention and support services in high schools
• translation services available
• Indigenous and diverse communities programs and counselling
• rapid response program for CAF members

Public education:

• workshops
• speakers in schools
• community liaison
• media
• information
• advocacy

Volunteer opportnities:

• crisis line
• public education
• accompaniments
• fundraising
• advocacy work

COVID-19 (November 10, 2021): Provincial and legal aid offices closed to the public. Services still offered by phone. Visit the website for latest service updates.

Provides eligible clients with a certificate that covers the cost of hiring a lawyer to deal with serious types of civil or criminal cases

• helps with separation and child custody, but not divorce
• lawyers may or may not accept Legal Aid certificates

Services

• criminal legal issues
• domestic violence
• family legal issues
• mental health issues
• refugee and immigration legal issues
• legal clinics

Provincial Crown Attorney's Office

• prosecutes the vast majority of criminal offences in the Province of Ontario

Support program

• provides direct services to victims of crime across Ontario and funds community organizations that deliver support services to victims

Support program

• provides direct services to victims of crime across Ontario and funds community organizations that deliver support services to victims

Information on the family court process

• assistance in preparing for family court proceedings (documenting history of abuse, accessing Legal Aid)
• referral to specialized services and supports in the community
• safety planning
• court accompaniment to proceedings when appropriate

In-person, video or phone services available and based on client preference.

COVID-19 (28 Mar 2022): ​The shelter and crisis line services are unchanged. Increased screening, physical distancing in shelter. The crisis lines remain operational: 1-800-667-1010 or 613-354-1010. See Facebook Page for latest updates.

Shelter for abused women with or without children

• 24 hour crisis line, safe shelter, counselling, referral, information, transportation, advocacy, court and other accompaniments, and children's programming
• capacity of 16 beds

24 Hour Crisis Response, Cultural Healing, Safety Planning, Support, Advocacy, and Referrals for Ongoing Care to residents of Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory and First Nations, Inuit, or Metis residents of the surrounding communities

Mohawk Family Services works to keep aboriginal families healthy, happy and safe

• build stronger families and keep young people in the community through services and respectful caring, intervention and education

Services:

• One to One Counselling
• Family Mediation
• Family Counselling
• Foster Care
• Active Parenting Groups
• Court Support
• Home Visits
• Supervised Access Visits
• Protection Investigations under Child and Family Services Act
• Internal & External Referrals

Provincial Crown Attorney's Office

• prosecutes the vast majority of criminal offences in the Province of Ontario

Support program

• provides direct services to victims of crime across Ontario and funds community organizations that deliver support services to victims