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Rights of Victims

Includes rights of victims of a crime.

Some indicators of legal issues

What the clients may say:

  • "I'm the victim of a violent crime and I need help understanding the court process"
  • "I'm the victim of a violent crime and I need help paying for a new door lock."
  • "I don't want my offenders to contact my family or me once they get out of prison."
  • "I'm the victim of a violent crime and I want to know if I'm entitled to compensation"
  • "I want to tell the court how a violent crime has affected my family and me"

Legal Services and Information

Records for Rights of Victims
Title Description
Canada. Office of the Federal Ombudsperson for Victims of Crime Independent resource for victims facilitates access of victims to existing federal programs and services by providing them with information and referrals addresses complaints of victims…
Fem'aide - Ligne de soutien pour les femmes touchées par la violence - Fem'aide - Ligne de soutien pour les femmes touchées par la violence Crisis intervention services free, confidential 24-hour support and crisis line for French-speaking women, victims and survivors of violence of any form emotional and psychological support…
University of Ottawa - Community Legal Clinic Student Legal Aid Services Society clinic staffed by students and supervised by lawyers provides legal services to low-income members of the community conducts legal education…
Ottawa. City Operations - Ottawa Police Service - Victim Support Unit Early intervention and crisis intervention needs assessment safety planning referrals to community services enhanced support for vulnerable victims reference to VQRP+Victim Quick Response Program+ (VQRP+)…
ABLE2 - Fetal Alcohol Resource Program Support for individuals affected by Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) and their families service/community navigation education and community leadership development training workshops professional consultation one-to-one…
Reach Canada - Equality and Justice for People With Disabilities - Reach Canada - Equality and Justice for People With Disabilities COVID-19 (July 12, 2021): Reach's Legal Referral program is accepting calls from clients with disabilities in Ottawa and the Champlain region who require legal assistance.…
JusticeNet Non-profit organization links individuals seeking legal advice that are unable to obtain legal advice due to high cost or due to their ineligibility to obtain…

Social Services and Information

Ottawa Social Services