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Organization:
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Ontario. Ministry of the Attorney General - St Thomas - Victim/Witness Assistance Program
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Phone Numbers:
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519-633-1920
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Toll-Free:
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1-866-633-1920
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Fax:
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519-633-2311
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Address:
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4 Wellington St, 2nd Fl
St Thomas, ON
N5R 2P2
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Intersection:
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Stanley St and Wellington St
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Location:
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St Thomas (Old Courthouse)
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Accessibility:
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Wheelchair Accessible
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Hours:
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Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm
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Public Contacts:
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Peggie McArthur - Victim/Witness Services Worker
Michelle Nezezon - Manager
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Service Description:
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Provides information and assistance to support participation in the criminal court process
- services begin once police have laid charges and continue until the court case is over
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
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Fees:
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Free
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Application:
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Referral by police, Crown Attorney, community agency, or self-referral
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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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 homicide victims
- elderly victims
- Victims with disabilities
- Victims of hate crime
Vulnerable Victims and Family Fund – Eligibility determined on case-by-case basis
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Languages:
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English ; French
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Language Notes:
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French programs and publications offered * French interpretation available upon request
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Area Served:
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Elgin and Oxford County
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Last Updated:
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6/13/2025
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Service Profile Web Address:
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eng/displayService.aspx?id=14137
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