Lanark County Services and Programs

March 29, 2013 by admin

Victim Services Lanark County is a free, community-based service working in partnership with Police and Emergency Services. Open to males and females of all ages, Victim Services is a 24 / 7 agency that utilizes specially trained staff and volunteers to provide immediate, confidential short-term crisis intervention services, practical assistance, information, referrals and emotional support […]

Resources on Domestic and Sexual Violence

March 29, 2013 by admin

Canadian Centre for Abuse Awareness The Canadian Centre for Abuse Awareness works to significantly reduce the incidence and impact of abuse through education and public awareness. The Centre is a national leader in the development of programs to prevent abuse, in advocating for the rights of those who have been abused, and in the creation of survivor-friendly […]

Provincial and Federal Services for Victims of Crime

March 29, 2013 by admin

Criminal Injuries Compensation Board The Criminal Injuries Compensation Board (CICB) is an independent agency of the Ministry of the Attorney General. The role of the Board is to award financial compensation to victims of violent crimes committed in the Province of Ontario. Phone: 1-800-372-7463 Fem’aide Fem’aide est un ligne de soutien confidentiel et gratuit pour femmes touchees par la […]

Other Important Web Resources

March 2, 2013 by admin

Canadian Association of Elizabeth Fry Societies The Canadian Association of Elizabeth Fry Societies is an association of self-governing, community based Elizabeth Fry Societies that work with and for women and girls in the justice system, particularly those who are, or may be, criminalized. Canadian Rainbow Health Coalition The Canadian Rainbow Health Coalition is a national organization whose objective is […]