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Domestic Violence Support Service (DVSS)
Domestic Violence Support Service helps victims of domestic violence when criminal charges have been laid, or may be laid against their partners. Based on recent amendments to the Domestic Violence and Stalking Act, Victim Services now provides training to community services agencies so that they may become designated to provide assistance to protection order applicants. The program provides support and information to victims of domestic violence by:
- providing information about the criminal charges and the court process
- explaining the roles of those involved in the criminal justice system
- discussing safety planning
- explaining how to get protective relief orders
- offering on-going emotional support and short-term counselling
- explaining the cycle of violence and how it can be broken
- offering support throughout the court process
- preparing victims and going to court with them, when possible
- advising Crown attorneys of concerns that victims may have about court cases
- providing information and referrals to community resources, as needed
The program also provides victims with information about the Cellphone Emergency Limited Link-up program (CELL).
Victim Impact Statements apply to all victims of crime and allow victims to tell the court how they have been affected by the crime. For more information, please visit the Victim Impact Statement Program area of our site.
The Cycle of Violence and how you can break it
Protection Plan for People in Abusive Relationships
