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6 What if the victim is a child? If you are concerned about a child victim, assistance is available by contacting your local Children’s Aid Society. There may also be other services and programs available in your community that can help. To find these services, call the Victim Support Line toll-free at 1-888-579-2888, or in the Greater Toronto Area at 416-314-2447. You may also find programs and services on-line using the Victim Services Directory (see previous question). What if a close family member has been murdered – are there services for me? Getting Help Quickly If you have lost a loved one to homicide, there are a number of support networks available to help you. Your victim service worker should be able to let you know what is available in your community, or you can call the Victim Support Line toll-free at 1-888-579-2888, or in the Greater Toronto Area at 416-314-2447. You may also find programs and services on-line using the Victim Services Directory (see the question, “Are there special services for the kind of crime I have experienced?”). Do I have to pay for these services? Most of the services mentioned in this handbook are free. But there may be other services available in your community that charge a fee. You may be eligible for reimbursement of some of these costs through the Criminal Injuries Compensation Board (CICB), but be sure to check with CICB about their procedures ahead of time. More information on CICB can be found on page 8. What if I need emergency funds? In Ontario, there is a program called the Victim Quick Response Program (VQRP) that provides emergency funds in the immediate aftermath of a violent crime, for victims who have no other financial means or resources available to meet these needs. The VQRP is offered through local victim services organization. Office for Victims of Crime
7 Only certain expenses are covered by the VQRP, including: emergency home repairs to ensure your safety; help with funeral expenses; short-term counselling; and crime scene clean-up. If you have other expenses, talk to your victim services worker to find out if they will be covered. Applications to the VQRP must be made within 14 days after the crime was reported, but if for some reason you are unable to apply in that time frame (for example, if you are unconscious for a period of time), you should ask your victim services worker about a special exception. The VQRP is offered through local victim services organizations. If you are not referred to victim services by the police, call the Victim Support Line toll-free at 1-888-579-2888, or in the Greater Toronto Area at 416-314-2447. Choose the option for the Findhelp information and referral service. Once connected, tell the person you want information about the VQRP. You will then be referred to a victim services organization in your area. Getting Help Quickly Ministry of the Attorney General
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Page 14 and 15: 4 GETTING HELP QUICKLY I am a victi
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