Victim Support - Canada

[CCADP]

Canadian Crime Victims Foundation
www.ccvf.net
MISSION STATEMENT
"To support, empower and provide resources to victims of crime and to effect positive change to victim services in Canada."


OUR VISION

"Giving Victims a Voice"


OUR GOAL IS TO

* offer direct "client-centered" victim services
* strive to remove linguistic, financial, physical, social or cultural barrier to provide more equal access for people of all abilities
* provide services, the CCVF founding principles, personal involvement by the founders (themselves victims of crime) and our sensitive timely response to clients' needs, will set us apart from other similar agencies

SERVICES

* in cooperation and partnership with public based services and programs
* to educate police officers and front line staff on victim needs in their time of need
* to support the police (with victim consent) and the officer in charge with immediate crisis intervention, counselling, follow-up, assistance with criminal injuries compensation, trial assistance, minimization of re-victimization and referrals to supportive agencies


SERVICES WOULD FOCUS ON

* community awareness & education
* support and counselling
* crime scene aftermath management
* long term support
* tracking of victims


CCVF Speakers Bureau has been established to:

* participate at various engagements to provide the support and resources
* establish awareness of rights of crime victims
* present, promote and encourage anti-bullying initiatives


CCVF Professional Counselling & Support Services assist in the areas of:

* "case resource manager" in identifying potential involvement with various existing social agencies
* grief and emotional counselling
* victim assistance with court appearances, parole hearings etc.
* instruction and education to effectively deal with matters in the judicial system
* assistance and support with employers
* support in crime scene aftermath management


Financial Counseling:

* CCVF can provide financial counseling of victim's finances and assistance with social agencies in dealing with post traumatic issues such as funerals etc.


Education:
CCVF have the ability to work with:

* police, social service agencies and exiting victims services to clearly understand the special needs of victims and the continual redefining of delivery of victim support services
* provincial and federal governments including legislators in the development of laws, policies and programs, assisting victims of crime in Canada


Workshops and seminars:
To support:

* families or individuals who are victims of crime
* counselors, social and medical services, community human services and support staff
* volunteers, community organizations

Third Annual Gala

& Fundraiser

Friday, May 27, 2005

Reception 6:30 pm -- Dinner 7:30 pm

Event Co-Chairs

Belinda Stronach, M.P.,

Dan McTeague, M.P.



Invite you to join

Joe, Lozanne, Jonathan Wamback & special guests

to celebrate progress and triumph



Master of Ceremonies -- Susan Hay



Sonia Colymore

2003 Juno Award Winner

Corporate Sponsor, Talk 640 -- "The Beat"

Tickets $125.00 per person

Reserved tables of 10, $1,000.00

Delta Chelsea Hotel, Toronto

Please make cheques payable to Canadian Crime Victim Foundation

Tickets not available at the door.

For more information, contact Joe or Lozanne Wamback

905-898-7472 email [e-mail]

[CCADP]

canada.justice.gc.ca/en/ps/voc/index.html

Programs and Services
Policy Centre for Victim Issues
WHAT WE DO

The Policy Centre for Victim Issues at the Department of Justice Canada is mandated to work toward 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.

SHARED JURISDICTION, SHARED RESPONSIBILITY

Addressing the needs and concerns of victims is a shared responsibility. The Policy Centre for Victim Issues works closely with the provinces and territories, encouraging and supporting a series of activities in partnership.

CANADIAN STATEMENT OF BASIC PRINCIPLES OF JUSTICE FOR VICTIMS OF CRIME, 2003
canada.justice.gc.ca/en/ps/voc/publications/03/basic_prin.html

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Victim Services

Ministry of the Solicitor General's Victim Services
The Ontario Ministry of the Solicitor General’s Victim Services Unit oversees the Victim Crisis Assistance & Referral Services (VCARS) programs.

Solicitor General's Victim Services Unit Main Office
Telephone: [phone]

Victim Service Regional Contacts:
Central and Greater Toronto Area
Telephone: [phone]

Northern Region - Sault Ste Marie
Telephone: [phone]

Northwest Region - Sioux Lookout
Telephone: [phone]

Northwest Region - Thunder Bay
Telephone: [phone]

Eastern Region - Kingston
Telephone: [phone]

Western Region - Brantford
Telephone: [phone]

Belleville / Napanee
Community Crisis Assistance Referral & Emergency Support (C.C.A.R.E.S.) Inc.
86 Advance Ave.
Napanee, Ontario K7R 3Y5
Phone:[phone]
Fax: [phone]
Toll free: 1-866-680-9972
[e-mail]

Bolton
Caledon\Dufferin Victim Services
18 Mill Street
Bolton, Ontario L7E 1C1
Telephone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
[e-mail]
www.cal-dufvictimservices.ca

Orangeville Office (County of Dufferin)
9 Centre Street
Orangeville, Ontario L9W 2W9
Telephone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
[e-mail]
www.cal-dufvictimservices.ca

Shelburne Office (County of Dufferin)
203 Main Street East, Box 191
Shelburne, Ontario LON 1SO
Telephone: [phone]

Brantford
Victim Services of Brant
P.O. Box 1116, 344 Elgin Street
Brantford, Ontario N3T 5T3
Telephone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
[e-mail]
www.victimservicesbrant.on.ca

Burlingtion
Ontario Provincial Police Victim Services – Burlington Detachment
5021 - 1160 North Shore Blvd.
Burlingtion, Ontario L7R-3Y8
Telephone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

Cambridge
Victim Services of Waterloo Region
P.O. Box 3070
200 Maple Grove Rd
Cambridge, Ontario N3H 5M1
Attn: Victim Services "Division 1"
Telephone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
[e-mail]

Coboconk
Victim Crisis Assistance Referral Service of Victoria County
(serving Victoria & Haliburton Counties in Central Ontario)
c/o O.P.P., 2820 County Road # 48, General Delivery
Coboconk, Ontario K9V-5B7
Telephone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
1-800-574-4401
[e-mail]
www.victim-services.org/

Delaware
Victim Services of Middlesex County
2652 Gideon Drive
P.O. Box 221
Delaware, Ontario N0L-1E0
Telephone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

Gloucester
Gloucester Police Service Victim Assistance Unit
Gloucester, Ontario K1G 3N2
Telephone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

Guelph
Victim Services of Wellington
15 Wyndham Street South
Guelph, Ontario
Canada, N1H-4C6
Telephone: [phone] ext. 304
Fax:: [phone]
[e-mail]

Kingston
Frontenac Victim Crisis Assistance and Referral Service
150 West Street, 2nd Floor
Kingston, Ontario K7L 5E7
Telephone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

Kitchener
Victim Services of Waterloo Region
c/o Waterloo Region Police Service
Division 1
134 Frederick Street
Kitchener, Ontario
Telephone: [phone]

Little Current
Manitoulin - North Shore Victim Crisis Assistance and Referral Services
12 Campbell East
Little Current, Ontario P0P 1K0
Telephone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

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London
Victim Services Unit
London Police Service
P.O. Box 3415, London, ON N6A 4K9
Telephone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

North Bay
Near North Victim Crisis Assistance & Referral Service
135 Princess St. W.
P.O. Box 20012
North Bay, Ontario P1B-9N1
Telephone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
[e-mail]

Orillia
North Simcoe Victim Crisis Services
66 Peter Street South
Orillia, Ontario L3V 5B1
Telephone: [phone] EXT. 3385 VOICE MAIL EXT. 5555
Fax: [phone]

Ottawa
Ottawa-Carleton Regional Police Victim/Crisis Section
474 Elgin Street
Ottawa, Ontario K2P 2J6
Telephone: [phone]
Telephone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

Victim Assistance Services of Ottawa-Carleton (VASOC)
880 Wellington Street, Suite 600
Ottawa, Ontario K1R 6K7
Telephone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
[e-mail]

Owen Sound
Victim Services Program Bruce Grey & Owen Sound Inc.
109-1101 2nd Ave. East
Owen Sound, Ontario N4K2J1
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Toll free (519 only) 1-888-577-3111
www.victim-services.com/

Peterborough
Peterborough/Kawartha Victim Crisis Assistance and Referral Service
453 Lansdowne St.E., Box 477
Peterborough, Ontario K9J 6Z6
Telephone: [phone]
Fax [phone]
Toll-free: 1-888-822-7729
[e-mail]
[e-mail]
www.vcars.on.ca/

Victim Services Needs Assessment
C/O Peterborough Community Police Service
Peterborough, Ontario K9J 7Y4
Telephone: [phone]

Sarnia
Sarnia Victim Services
555 North Christina Street
Sarnia, Ontario N7T 1Z6
Telephone: [phone] EXT. 244
Fax: [phone]

St. Catharines
Niagara Victim Crisis Support Service
Niagara Regional Police Services
68 Church Street
St. Catharines, Ontario L2R 3C6
Telephone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

Sault Ste. Marie
Algoma District Victim Crisis Assistance and Referral Service
740 Great Northern Road, Suite 202
Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario P6A 5K7
Telephone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

Timmins
Timmins and District Victim Crisis Assistance and Referral Service
250 Third Ave
Timmins, Ontario P4N 1E3
Telephone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

Toronto
Victim Services of Peel
7750 Hurontario
Brampton, Ontario L6V 3W6
Telephone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

Victim Services Program of Metro Toronto, Inc.
40 College Street
Toronto, Ontario, M5G 2J3
Telephone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

Victim Support Network
23 Benshire Drive
Toronto, Ontario M1H 1M1
Telephone: [phone]

Victim Services of York Region Inc.
4981 Hwy 7 East
Unit 12A., Box 243
Markham, Ontario L3R 1N1
Telephone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
[e-mail]

York Regional Police
Victim Assistance Unit
17250 Yonge St.
Newmarket, Ontario L3Y-4W5
Telephone: [phone] Ext 7125

Waterloo
Victim Services of Waterloo Region
P.O. Box 3070
200 Maple Grove Rd
Cambridge, Ontario N3H 5M1
Attn: Victim Services “Division 1"
Telephone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
[e-mail]

Whitby
Victim Services of Durham Region
C/O Oshawa Durham Regional Police, 18th Division
650 Rossaland Road East
Whitby, Ontario L1M 9G5
Telephone: [phone]
Telephone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

Windsor
Victim Services of Windsor and Essex County
P.O. Box 910
Essex, Ontario N8M 2Y2
Telephone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Toll Free 1-888-732-6228
[e-mail]
www.vswec.ca/

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Windsor Police Victim Assistance Unit
P.O. Box 60
Windsor, Ontario N9A 6J5
Telephone: [phone] ext. 4879
[e-mail]

Victims of Violence
Centre for Missing Children
211 Pretoria Ave.
Ottawa, Ontario K1S 1X1
Telephone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
www.victimsofviolence.on.ca

[CCADP]

www.victimsofviolence.on.ca/

Victims of Violence is a national nonprofit, non-government funded charitable organization that was founded in 1984.

We are dedicated to the prevention of crimes against children and in this respect to educating children on personal safety issues. We have a wide variety of child safety and educational materials available through our head office.

Victims of Violence also helps victims of violent crime. We are equipped to deal with families and victims who are placed in the criminal justice system through no fault of their own.

[CCADP]

www.ourmissingchildren.ca/
In 1985, the Canadian Ministry of the Solicitor General of Canada announced a multi-faceted program to help police investigate missing children cases in Canada. One component of the program was the establishment of a Missing Children’s Registry which was officially opened by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police in August of 1986.
In 1986, at the same time that the Registry was established, Revenue Canada Customs was developing a national missing children program. Since both Departments often worked together on files, it was determined that it would be beneficial to join forces, so that contacts, resources and ideas could be exchanged on a timely basis thus enhancing the protection of children. In July 1992, Revenue Canada Customs relocated their offices to the RCMP Missing Children’s Registry.
In May 1992, the implementation of the federal government’s action plan for children “Brighter Futures” contributed to the expansion of services. The Registry’s services were expanded to include a photo-aging service, investigative research, enhanced international networking and the development and distribution of information, related to missing children and youth issues, for parents, children and police.
In April 1993, Citizenship and Immigration Canada joined the Missing Children’s Registry. Later in 1993, this joint forces operation officially became the “our missing children” program and comprised the RCMP’s Missing Children’s Registry, Revenue Canada’s International Project Return and Citizenship and Immigration Canada.
November 1996 brought the fourth partner to the “our missing children” program, the Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade.

Although each department has their own function, “our missing children” operates as one unit as Canada’s National Clearinghouse for missing children. In this capacity, the unit is linked to all Canadian police and related agencies through the Canadian Police Information Centre (CPIC), U. S. police agencies through the National Crime Information Centre (NCIC), and most foreign police agencies through Interpol.
Collectively, the partnership that forms “our missing children” provides a unique and powerful force in locating and recovering missing children.

www.ourmissingchildren.ca/en/publications/index.html

[red]

When you say "Victim Support" are you talking about the families of those that have been victims of murder or are you talking about the murderers that you believe are being "victimized" by the system?

Love, RED

admin said:

Canadian Crime Victims Foundation
www.ccvf.net
MISSION STATEMENT
"To support, empower and provide resources to victims of crime and to effect positive change to victim services in Canada."


OUR VISION

"Giving Victims a Voice"


OUR GOAL IS TO

* offer direct "client-centered" victim services
* strive to remove linguistic, financial, physical, social or cultural barrier to provide more equal access for people of all abilities
* provide services, the CCVF founding principles, personal involvement by the founders (themselves victims of crime) and our sensitive timely response to clients' needs, will set us apart from other similar agencies

SERVICES

* in cooperation and partnership with public based services and programs
* to educate police officers and front line staff on victim needs in their time of need
* to support the police (with victim consent) and the officer in charge with immediate crisis intervention, counselling, follow-up, assistance with criminal injuries compensation, trial assistance, minimization of re-victimization and referrals to supportive agencies


SERVICES WOULD FOCUS ON

* community awareness & education
* support and counselling
* crime scene aftermath management
* long term support
* tracking of victims


CCVF Speakers Bureau has been established to:

* participate at various engagements to provide the support and resources
* establish awareness of rights of crime victims
* present, promote and encourage anti-bullying initiatives


CCVF Professional Counselling & Support Services assist in the areas of:

* "case resource manager" in identifying potential involvement with various existing social agencies
* grief and emotional counselling
* victim assistance with court appearances, parole hearings etc.
* instruction and education to effectively deal with matters in the judicial system
* assistance and support with employers
* support in crime scene aftermath management


Financial Counseling:

* CCVF can provide financial counseling of victim's finances and assistance with social agencies in dealing with post traumatic issues such as funerals etc.


Education:
CCVF have the ability to work with:

* police, social service agencies and exiting victims services to clearly understand the special needs of victims and the continual redefining of delivery of victim support services
* provincial and federal governments including legislators in the development of laws, policies and programs, assisting victims of crime in Canada


Workshops and seminars:
To support:

* families or individuals who are victims of crime
* counselors, social and medical services, community human services and support staff
* volunteers, community organizations

Third Annual Gala

& Fundraiser

Friday, May 27, 2005

Reception 6:30 pm -- Dinner 7:30 pm

Event Co-Chairs

Belinda Stronach, M.P.,

Dan McTeague, M.P.



Invite you to join

Joe, Lozanne, Jonathan Wamback & special guests

to celebrate progress and triumph



Master of Ceremonies -- Susan Hay



Sonia Colymore

2003 Juno Award Winner

Corporate Sponsor, Talk 640 -- "The Beat"

Tickets $125.00 per person

Reserved tables of 10, $1,000.00

Delta Chelsea Hotel, Toronto

Please make cheques payable to Canadian Crime Victim Foundation

Tickets not available at the door.

For more information, contact Joe or Lozanne Wamback

905-898-7472 email [e-mail]

[judywaits4u]

red said:

When you say "Victim Support" are you talking about the families of those that have been victims of murder or are you talking about the murderers that you believe are being "victimized" by the system?

Love, RED

A lawyer should know what victim support does.

[Mo-DAWG]

red said:

When you say "Victim Support" are you talking about the families of those that have been victims of murder or are you talking about the murderers that you believe are being "victimized" by the system?

Love, RED

admin said:

Canadian Crime Victims Foundation
www.ccvf.net
MISSION STATEMENT
"To support, empower and provide resources to victims of crime and to effect positive change to victim services in Canada."


OUR VISION

"Giving Victims a Voice"


OUR GOAL IS TO

* offer direct "client-centered" victim services
* strive to remove linguistic, financial, physical, social or cultural barrier to provide more equal access for people of all abilities
* provide services, the CCVF founding principles, personal involvement by the founders (themselves victims of crime) and our sensitive timely response to clients' needs, will set us apart from other similar agencies

SERVICES

* in cooperation and partnership with public based services and programs
* to educate police officers and front line staff on victim needs in their time of need
* to support the police (with victim consent) and the officer in charge with immediate crisis intervention, counselling, follow-up, assistance with criminal injuries compensation, trial assistance, minimization of re-victimization and referrals to supportive agencies


SERVICES WOULD FOCUS ON

* community awareness & education
* support and counselling
* crime scene aftermath management
* long term support
* tracking of victims


CCVF Speakers Bureau has been established to:

* participate at various engagements to provide the support and resources
* establish awareness of rights of crime victims
* present, promote and encourage anti-bullying initiatives


CCVF Professional Counselling & Support Services assist in the areas of:

* "case resource manager" in identifying potential involvement with various existing social agencies
* grief and emotional counselling
* victim assistance with court appearances, parole hearings etc.
* instruction and education to effectively deal with matters in the judicial system
* assistance and support with employers
* support in crime scene aftermath management


Financial Counseling:

* CCVF can provide financial counseling of victim's finances and assistance with social agencies in dealing with post traumatic issues such as funerals etc.


Education:
CCVF have the ability to work with:

* police, social service agencies and exiting victims services to clearly understand the special needs of victims and the continual redefining of delivery of victim support services
* provincial and federal governments including legislators in the development of laws, policies and programs, assisting victims of crime in Canada


Workshops and seminars:
To support:

* families or individuals who are victims of crime
* counselors, social and medical services, community human services and support staff
* volunteers, community organizations

Third Annual Gala

& Fundraiser

Friday, May 27, 2005

Reception 6:30 pm -- Dinner 7:30 pm

Event Co-Chairs

Belinda Stronach, M.P.,

Dan McTeague, M.P.



Invite you to join

Joe, Lozanne, Jonathan Wamback & special guests

to celebrate progress and triumph



Master of Ceremonies -- Susan Hay



Sonia Colymore

2003 Juno Award Winner

Corporate Sponsor, Talk 640 -- "The Beat"

Tickets $125.00 per person

Reserved tables of 10, $1,000.00

Delta Chelsea Hotel, Toronto

Please make cheques payable to Canadian Crime Victim Foundation

Tickets not available at the door.

For more information, contact Joe or Lozanne Wamback

905-898-7472 email [e-mail]

no RED ...who of us says that the MURDERER got victimized ? this must be a misunderstanding since he´s the one who victimizes : the victim him/herself, the mvs and his own family and beloved ones....
Mo-DAWG

[CCADP]

If you were reading in this thread at all (I sure hope you pay more attention in cases you prosecute!) you'd realize how obvious it is that this section; Victims and Victims Issues; and this thread Victims support in Canada; are regarding and for victims of violent crime.
Also; like almost every other civilized country; we don't have the death penalty in Canada; so it couldn't be the other option you mentioned.)

Canada hasn't had an execution in over 40 years and the death penalty has been removed from the books for nearly 30.

[dio]

Forgive my sarcastic touch here but I can't resist.Let's say Red was a prosecutor,let's say Red is due to present his argument for the death penalty in regards to a case he is prosecuting.....Now why would any anti care if Red was over at the prosecution table taking a nap,or reading the daily news,and the defendant got off with a 5 yr sentence.....Could we pro's then file an appeal that Red did not present adequate counsel for our side? LOL
dio

[attitude]

Actually, we in Australia had a case of the sleeping judge.....slept through the testimony of a rape victim ( the accused was acquitted).....the judge was forced out mainly due to a relentless campaign of one of our cities newspaper.....

dio said:

Forgive my sarcastic touch here but I can't resist.Let's say Red was a prosecutor,let's say Red is due to present his argument for the death penalty in regards to a case he is prosecuting.....Now why would any anti care if Red was over at the prosecution table taking a nap,or reading the daily news,and the defendant got off with a 5 yr sentence.....Could we pro's then file an appeal that Red did not present adequate counsel for our side? LOL
dio

[judywaits4u]

dio said:

Forgive my sarcastic touch here but I can't resist.Let's say Red was a prosecutor,let's say Red is due to present his argument for the death penalty in regards to a case he is prosecuting.....Now why would any anti care if Red was over at the prosecution table taking a nap,or reading the daily news,and the defendant got off with a 5 yr sentence.....Could we pro's then file an appeal that Red did not present adequate counsel for our side? LOL
dio

Dear Dio,
Just imagine if I was on the other side, we would probably both fall asleep..............

Love and hugs,
Judy