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Program:
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Sault Ste Marie
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Phone Numbers:
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705-946-6567
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Toll-Free:
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1-844-430-9277
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Fax:
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705-946-6566
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Address:
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426 Queen St E
Sault Ste Marie, ON
P6A 6W2
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Accessibility:
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Wheelchair Accessible
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Hours:
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Mon-Fri 8:30am-5pm
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Service Description:
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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 * case-specific information (court dates, bail conditions) * court preparation * needs assessment * emotional support * crisis intervention * referrals to community agencies
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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Call * referral by police, Crown Attorney or community agency
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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Victims and witnesses of intimate partner abuse/domestic violence, child physical and sexual abuse, sexual assault (including historical sexual assault and human trafficking) * families of homicide victims, families of motor vehicle fatalities * elderly victims, victims with disabilities, victims of hate crime * Vulnerable Victims and Family Fund – eligibility determined on case-by-case basis – speak with V/WAP staff
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Languages:
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English ; French
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Language Notes:
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French reception, programs, publications, and website * French interpretation available upon request
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Area Served:
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Algoma and area
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Last Updated:
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7/31/2025
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Service Profile Web Address:
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eng/displayService.aspx?id=177038
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