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Message from the OVC Chair
Victims of violent crime face complex challenges that are unique to their experience.
Whether their needs are physical, emotional or financial, there is no doubt that victims
require assistance during all stages on their road to recovery. The many questions and
concerns that naturally follow can be overwhelming. Ensuring that victims are aware of
the services available to them is an important first step in helping to rebuild their lives.
As Chair of the Office for Victims of Crime (OVC), I am proud to introduce our handbook
“Have You Been a Victim of Crime? What’s Next…Information and Resources for
Victims of Crime in Ontario”.
Foreword
Through this handbook, we seek to assist victims by giving them the tools and
resources necessary to carry them forward following such a difficult experience. I am
confident that it will provide meaningful information to victims in a format that is easy
to access and understand. To that end, it is specifically written from the perspective
of what a victim may encounter when dealing with police, service providers, and the
criminal justice system.
Your comments and suggestions are important to us, as we work towards making this
a useful tool for victims of crime. To assist us, we ask that you take a few minutes to
complete and return our feedback form located at the end of the handbook.
On behalf of the OVC, I close by assuring you that we will remain focused on the needs
and expectations of victims of crime in Ontario, and to ensuring that victims’ rights are
maintained and respected. Please help us in our task by forwarding the handbook to
anyone you feel may benefit from its contents.
Sincerely,
Ruth Campbell
Chair
Office for Victims of Crime
Office for Victims of Crime