Record #:
CWD0329
Last Modified:
23 Mar 2017
Last Full Update:
25 Sep 2014
Description
| Description (Service) | The Office for Victims of Crime (OVC) is an independent advisory agency that provides advice to the Attorney General of Ontario on victims' issues including: * Ways to ensure that the principles of the Victims Bill of Rights, 1995 are respected; * The development, implementation and maintenance of provincial standards for services for victims of crime; * The use of the Victims' Justice Fund (VJF), to provide and improve services for victims of crime; * Research and education on the treatment of victims in the criminal justice system and ways to prevent further victimization; and -* Matters of legislation and policy on the treatment of victims of crime and on the prevention of further victimization. |
Service Details
| Public Comments | The Office for Victims of Crime does not provide direct services to victims of crime If you are a victim or crime and need help or have questions, call the Victim Support Line 1-888-579-2888 |
| Hours | Mon-Fri 8:30 am-5 pm |
| Areas Served | Ontario |
| Application | Call or email |
| Languages | English ; French |
| Fees | None |
Address and Location
| Located In Community | Toronto Downtown |
| Address & Map | 700 Bay St, 3rd Flr Toronto, ON M5G 1Z6 |
| Intersection | Bay St and Gerrard St |
| Physical Access | Fully Accessible |
Contact Information
| Office Phone | 416-326-1682 |
| Toll Free Phone | Office 1-877-435-7661 * Victim Support Line 1-888-579-2888 |
| TTY Phone | 416-325-9341 |
| Fax | 416-326-4497 |
| ovc@ontario.ca | |
| Website | www.ovc.gov.on.ca |