Services in Ontario
Victims and witnesses
Correctional Service Canada (CSC)
CSC has information about programs and services for victims of crime. You can:
- register to get information about the offender who harmed you
- access a Victims Portal to share information with the CSC
- make a complaint under the Canadian Victim Bill of Rights
- access other resources
CSC also has information and resources for families and friends of offenders, such as how to visit an offender.
Law Society Referral Service
The Law Society of Ontario has an online Law Society Referral Service that gives you the name of a lawyer or licensed paralegal who will give free legal advice for up to 30 minutes in any area of law.
If you cannot wait for a lawyer or paralegal to call you back, or if you do not have a call-back number, email lsrs@lso.ca. If you’re in crisis or in custody, call 1-855-947-5255 or 416-947-5255, Monday to Friday, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
Ontario Ministry of the Attorney General – Victim services directory
The directory has information about services for victims of crime. You can search based on where you live and what type of service you’re looking for.
These organizations offer Victim Crisis Assistance and Referral Services. They also help you apply to the VQRP+.
Website
services.findhelp.ca/ovssPrograms and Services for Victims of Crime
This website has information about programs and services for victims of crime and their families.
