Victim Assistance

VCARS.jpgSudbury and Area Victim Crises Assistance and Referral Service (VCARS)

VCARS is a community-based service that assists in providing immediate, short-term, emotional, and practical assistance to victims and their families. Further, services are available to any victim or witness who would benefit from additional intervention including, but not limited to incidents of property crime, victims of violence, and victims of circumstance. We have specially trained volunteers who provide confidential assistance 24 hours, 7 days a week.

For more information, please call your local VCARS office at (705) 522-6970 or visit www.victimservicesontario.ca

Department of Justice Canada - Policy Centre for Victim Issues
The Policy Centre for Victim Issues at the Department of Justice Canada is mandated to work towards increasing the confidence of victims of crime in the criminal justice system by pursuing a range of activities and initiatives to:

  • Make victims more aware of their role in the criminal justice system and the laws, services, and assistance applicable to them
  • Increase overall awareness about the needs of victims of crime and effective approaches in Canada and internationally
  • Improve the ability of the Department of Justice to develop laws and policy that take into consideration the perspectives of victims
Read more at www.attorneygeneral.jus.gov.on.ca/english/news/2004/20040427-vcars-fs.asp

Ministry of the Attorney General - Victim Services
Victims of crime in Ontario are supported at all stages of the justice system. Through Victims Services, the Ontario government ensures that victims are treated with respect and received the services they need. Read more at www.justice.gc.ca/eng/pi/pcvi-cpcv/index

Ministry of the Attorney General - Victims' Bill of Rights, 1995
An Act Respecting Victims of Crime - Victims' Bill of Rights -- was proclaimed as law on June 11, 1996. The Act supports and recognizes the needs and rights of victims of crime in both the criminal and civil justice system. Read more at www.attorneygeneral.jus.gov.on.ca/english/ovss/rights.asp

VWAP (Victim/Witness Assistance Program)
VWAP provides information, assistance, and support to victims and witnesses of crime throughout the criminal justice process in order to increase their understanding of, and participation in, the criminal justice process. Read more at     www.attorneygeneral.jus.gov.on.ca/english/service_standards/service_standards_victim_services.asp

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