Ontario. Ministry of the Attorney General

Victim / Witness Assistance Program, Belleville


Description
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
Comments
Satellite office located in Picton (see separate listing) and Satellite court located in Bancroft -- please contact the Belleville office for more information on the satellite court
Eligibility
Victims and witnesses of:
  • Intimate partner violence
  • Child physical and sexual abuse
  • Sexual assault (including historical sexual assault and human trafficking)

  • Families of motor vehicle fatalities
  • Families of homicde victims
  • Elderly victims
  • Victims with disabilities
  • Victims of hate crime



  • Vulnerable Victims and Family Fund - Eligibility determined on case-by-case basis
    Application Process
    Referral by police, Crown Attorney, community agency, or self-referral
    Documents Required
    Referral
    Toll Free
    1-866-296-0165
    Office
    613-962-3005
    Fax
    613-962-3225
    TTY
    613-962-4064 - 1 -866-611-5233 (toll free)
    Web Site
    https://www.ontario.ca/page/ministry-attorney-general
    Mailing Address
    15 Bridge St W
    Belleville, ON, K8P 0C7
    Canada
    Languages
    English, Other - Interpreters can be arranged for other languages.
    Fees
    None
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    Last Verified On
    September 25, 2024
    Address
    15 Bridge St W
    Belleville, ON, K8P 0C7
    Cross street: Coleman St and Bridge St W
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    Accessibility
    Fully Accessible
    Hours of Operation
    Mon
    0830 to 1700
    Tue
    0830 to 1700
    Wed
    0830 to 1700
    Thu
    0830 to 1700
    Fri
    0830 to 1700
    Mon-Fri 8:30 am-5 pm
    Service Area(s)
    • Hastings County
    • Prince Edward County