Remedies for Victims

Criminal Injuries Compensation Board

Providing financial compensation for those who qualify under the Compensation for Victims of Crime Act; that is: victims and family members of deceased victims of violent crimes committed in the Province of Ontario.

1-800-372-7463

http://www.cicb.gov.on.ca/en/index.htm

Victim Quick Response Program (VQRP)

VQRP provides immediate assistance to eligible victims of crime. Services include emergency home repairs, immediate safety planning and counselling resources, among other services.

Contact: 519-255-6700 ext. 4879 or 519-723-2711

Victim Impact Statements

The victims voice in the criminal justice system; by offering them a forum where they can describe to the court and the offender how the crime has affected them physically, financially and emotionally.

http://justice.gc.ca/eng/rp-pr/cj-jp/victim/statem-declar/index.html

Restitution

If ordered by the criminal court, requires the offender to pay an amount directly to the victim to cover monetary loses or property damaged in the crime.

http://www.justice.gc.ca/eng/rp-pr/cj-jp/victim/restit-dedom/index.html

Publication Ban

A publication ban is a court order, which prohibits the public or media from disseminating certain details of an otherwise public judicial procedure. In Canada, publication bans are most commonly issued when the safety of the victim or witness may be hindered, or when the crime involves a child.

http://www.justice.gc.ca/eng/rp-pr/cj-jp/victim/guide/secf.html