Searching for Victims Of Crime Support Programs

Provides direct services to survivors of domestic and international human trafficking in the areas of forced labour, sex trafficking, and forced marriage.
Direct services include

• identifying risk factors and vulnerabilities, intensive care management to assist in addressing factors to prevent recidivism
• coordination with community partners
• partners with organizations across the province and country to advocate for systemic change and legislative reform

Provides assistance with the immediate basic needs such as:

• Assistance with income support
• Assistance with shelter and long-term housing
• Clothing and food
• Advocacy with various agencies
• Support with the police and the court process
• Psychosocial supports to address trauma symptoms
• Immigration needs

Questions and Contact can be made via the website Click Here for Form Submission

Provides 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
• Information about victims' rights, the criminal justice process and their specific case (e.g., court dates)
• needs assessment and referrals to community agencies
• crisis intervention, emotional support, victim advocacy
• facilitates victim's input and liaises with Crown Attorneys, police, regarding bail, safety, resolution of charges, release conditions, publication bans, testimonial aids, trial preparation and court orientation
• information and support on Victim Impact Statements, Statement on Restitution
• facilitates access to court orders, such as bail conditions, probation orders, peace bonds
• debriefing and follow-up support

• Vulnerable Victims and Family Fund -- financial and court-based supports to enable victims of crime and families of homicide victims to attend court
• travel arrangements and expenses
• language interpretation
• real-time captioning or other equipment for victims with disabilities

Victim Assistance Unit

• acts as a liaison between the police and the victim
• offers support to victims of crime and traumatic events
• provides information regarding the status of their case and information on a victim's role and rights within the criminal justice process
• provides referrals to community agencies

Texting 9-1-1: For individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing or have a speech impairment

• More information can be found at: textwith911.ca

Crown Attorney's office providing information on obtaining restraining orders/peace bonds.

• Restraining Orders or Peace Bonds are issued when a court believes one person may cause injury to another person and/or to members of their family, or when the court sees that you have a reasonable fear of this other person (sometimes called no contact orders).

Support services for francophone women who have experienced violence or are at risk of violence or abuse

• prevention of violence against women and their children through community awareness and education
• support during appointments (medical, police, government)
• support for interpretation
• transitional support (housing, safety and transitional plans)
• community approach
• confidential individual and family counselling
• partnership with multiple organizations and community services
• partnership with francophone and French immersion schools
• referrals
• workshops

Court assistance program provides information and assistance to victims, witnesses, accused in court room location, procedure and protocols

• Jail/Court assistance program assists offenders through the judicial system
• Provide information to individual and family, emotional support, material assistance
• Referral to other services
• Court Service Workers are located at the Windsor Courthouse, 245 Windsor Ave

Interpretation for service providers working with victims of domestic violence, sexual violence and human trafficking

Seeks to hold youth accountable for their actions while offering opportunities for them to address underlying issues contributing to their at-risk behaviour.

• primary focus is for youth to develop self-respect, responsibility, and appropriate problem solving skills while empowering young men and women to create, maintain, and improve their upon their decision-making in a positive way

Several programs offered, each dealing with various subject matters, all pertinent to the issues youth face today, including:

• Rebound Life Choices
• #keepyourprivatesprivate
• Time to L.A.G. (Learn About Gaming)
• L.O.S.S. Program
• Teen Intervene
• Youth Justice Committee
• HS Skills Training Program

Interpretation for service providers working with victims of domestic violence, sexual violence and human trafficking

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, including 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

Provides 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
• Information about victims' rights, the criminal justice process and their specific case (e.g., court dates)
• needs assessment and referrals to community agencies
• crisis intervention, emotional support, victim advocacy
• facilitates victim's input and liaises with Crown Attorneys, police, regarding bail, safety, resolution of charges, release conditions, publication bans, testimonial aids, trial preparation and court orientation
• information and support on Victim Impact Statements, Statement on Restitution
• facilitates access to court orders, such as bail conditions, probation orders, peace bonds
• debriefing and follow-up support

Vulnerable Victims and Family Fund -- financial and court-based supports to enable victims of crime and families of homicide victims to attend court

• travel arrangements and expenses
• language interpretation
• real-time captioning or other equipment for victims with disabilities

COVID-19 - Both the 24 hour crisis/support line and the emergency shelter remain open. All Outreach counselling services can be done in person or by phone. For support counselling call 519 354-6360.

• 24 hour crisis lines
• emergency shelter
• group and individual counselling for abused women and their children
• advocacy
• transitional housing and support
• affiliation with other organizations: Family Service Kent, Crown Attorney's Office and Police
• Family Court Support Worker Program -- information on the family court process * assistance in documenting the history of abuse 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
• school based individual and group support provided to youth (male & female) across Chatham Kent.

Support services for francophone women victims or at risk of violence and abuse

• Prevention of violence against women and their children through community awareness and education
• Support during appointments (medical, police, government, etc.)
• Support for Interpretation
• Transitional support (housing, safety and transitional plans, etc.)
• Community approach
• Confidential individual and/or family counselling
• Partnership with multiple organizations and community services
• Partnership with francophone and French immersion schools
• Referrals
• Workshops

In crisis situation, call Fem'aide support line for Francophone women 24 hours 1-877-336-2433

The Domestic Violence Program provides

• medical treatment and emotional support to the victim of domestic violence
• documentation of medical findings such as physical injuries
• photographic documentation of injuries in the event the victim chooses to take legal action
• risk assessment and safety planning
• referral to community agencies including the Women's Centre and counselling services
• follow-up by the domestic violence coordinator to help victims with any problems or concerns

The Sexual Assault Program provides

• care and treatment to female, male and children of any age
• medical treatment and emotional support for the victim of sexual assault
• collecting and recording evidence of the assault
• testing, information and counselling for pregnancy
• testing and treatment for sexually transmitted infections
• follow-up medical care and referral to community agencies

On-site early intervention and crisis intervention. Provide assistance with applications to the Victim Quick Response Program Plus (VQRP+).

Victim Quick Response Program+ (VQRP+) -- assistance with emergency expenses related to the incident, including 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.

Offers safe, timely and supportive response to victims of sexual assault and domestic violence.

A team of doctors and nurses are dedicated to providing comprehensive care for patients who have experienced a recent sexual or domestic assault, 24/7. This service is available to all individuals.

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, including 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

Provides 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
• Information about victims' rights, the criminal justice process and their specific case (e.g., court dates)
• needs assessment and referrals to community agencies
• crisis intervention, emotional support, victim advocacy
• facilitates victim's input and liaises with Crown Attorneys, police, regarding bail, safety, resolution of charges, release conditions, publication bans, testimonial aids, trial preparation and court orientation
• information and support on Victim Impact Statements, Statement on Restitution
• facilitates access to court orders, such as bail conditions, probation orders, peace bonds
• debriefing and follow-up support

Vulnerable Victims and Family Fund -- financial and court-based supports to enable victims of crime and families of homicide victims to attend court

• travel arrangements and expenses
• language interpretation
• real-time captioning or other equipment for victims with disabilities

Support services for francophone women victims or at risk of violence and abuse

• Prevention of violence against women and their children through community awareness and education
• Support during appointments (medical, police, government, etc.)
• Support for Interpretation
• Transitional support (housing, safety and transitional plans, etc.)
• Community approach
• Confidential individual and/or family counselling
• Partnership with multiple organizations and community services
• Partnership with francophone and French immersion schools
• Referrals
• Workshops

In crisis situation, call Fem'aide support line for Francophone women Mon-Sun 24 hours 1-877-336-2433

12 week group education and counselling program on domestic violence and non-abusive ways of resolving conflict * victims/partners of the offender provided with support including safety planning, referrals to community resources, and information on offender's progress

Family Court Support Worker Program -- 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