The Financial Assistance for Families of Homicide Victims (FAFHV) program was launched by the Ontario Ministry of the Attorney General’s website November 7, 2011. This new time-limited program provides financial assistance to eligible parents and spouses of victims of homicide. The homicide must have occurred in Ontario during the period January 1, 2006 to December 31, 2011. Read more here.

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February 17, 2012 - If the Media Calls: A Guide for Crime Victims & Survivors
This new bilingual publication (March 2012) provides victims with information about the focus of media; the impact of media on victims; the risks/benefits of speaking to the media; modern technology; tips for interacting with the media and high-profile cases. This may be used as a handout by police, victim services staff, NGOs and others who interact directly with crime victims and survivors. The publication is available in hard copy and online – please contact the office if you would like booklets mailed to you to share directly with your clients. We gratefully acknowledge funding from the Department of Justice Victims Fund. Access this new resource in English or in French and provide us with your feedback.
January 24, 2012 -
Read our letter to the federal Minister of Justice regarding funding for Toronto’s new Child and Youth Advocacy Centre.
January 18, 2012 - Ottawa – Sexual Assault Services Survey
Carleton University graduate students in partnership with the Ottawa Rape Crisis Center (ORCC) are conducting a research study investigating the gaps, needs and wants sexual assault services according to service users within the Ottawa region. Individuals will participate in an anonymous online survey, regarding their experience of accessing sexual assault services within the Ottawa area.

PARTICIPANT ELIGIBILITY:
- 16 or older
- experienced sexual violence
- accessed sexual assault services within the past 10 years
Please view this poster for more details or go to the following website to complete the online survey.
December 14, 2011 - Letter to the Minister of Justice
Read our letter to the Minister of Justice regarding legislation coming into force.
November 29, 2011 - Letter in support of Bill C-310
Letter in support of Bill C-310, An Act to Amend the Definition of Exploitation.
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