General Crime Victim Assistance

ograms that provide a variety of supportive services for victims of crimes and their families which may include general emotional support, crisis counselling, information about police investigative procedures, liaison to police personnel, assistance in completing and filing applications for reimbursement of crime-related expenses or losses, information about the mechanics of court proceedings, advice concerning court appearances, court accompaniment services, assistance in preparing victim impact statements and referrals for other needed services such as medical treatment, shelter away from home, transportation, child care, financial assistance and protective services

 

Services
Ontario Victim/Witness Assistance Program

Provides information and assistance to support participation in the criminal court process. Services begin once police have laid charges and continue until the case is over.

Services include:

YMCA Hamilton Anti-Human Trafficking Initiative

Provides support to youth 24 years of age and younger who are or have been involved in a human trafficking situation.

Services include:

  • one-on-one support from a case worker
  • community referrals
  • safety planning
  • harm reduction strategies
Hamilton Police Services, Victim Services

24-hour emotional support and practical assistance to individuals victimized by crime or tragic circumstance such as homicides, suicides, sudden death, assaults, sexual assaults, domestic violence, motor vehicle and fire fatalities, robberies, and harassment.

Hamilton Police Service, Seniors Safety Program

Address issues, concerns, and challenges affecting seniors and disabled adults with respect to the law. This position is a community-based and community-driven initiative. 

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