A victim who has suffered emotional and/or physical harm is eligible for these services if he or she has reported a violent Criminal Code offence to a:
Who can request VQRP service?
• Police service in the province of Ontario
• Sexual Assault Centre or Domestic Violence Shelter in cases of domestic violence or sexual assault
• Hospital or other community agency that provides services to victims of sexual assault and/or domestic violence in the province of Ontario.
A victim as defined in the Victims' Bill of Rights, 1995, means a person who, as a result of the commission of a crime by another, suffers emotional or physical harm, loss of or damage to property or economic harm. Under the Victims’ Bill of Rights, if the commission of a crime has resulted in the death of a person, then that person's child, parent, dependent or spouse may also be considered a victim.
For the purpose of the administration of the VQRP, if the commission of a crime resulted in the death of a person then that person's grandparent, grandchild, mother, brother or sister may also be considered a victim.
The following individuals may also request services on behalf of a victim:
• An immediate family member applying on behalf of the victim
• The custodial guardian of a victim who is a minor child
• An individual with legal authority to act on behalf of a victim who has special needs.
Crimes that are covered include: Homicide, Domestic Violence, Attempt Murder, Serious Physical Assault, Sexual Assault, Hate Crimes.
For more information or to access the Victim Quick Response Program (VQRP) contact Timmins & District Victim Services.
