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Please read our new handout entitled Consecutive Sentencing for Multiple Murderers in Canada.

Read our brief to the Senate Standing Committee on Social Affairs, Science & Technology on the issue of social cohesion & inclusion, particularly with respect to urban safety.

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 … Read more

Read our letter to the federal Minister of Justice regarding funding for Toronto’s new Child and Youth Advocacy Centre.

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. … Read more

Read our letter to the Minister of Justice regarding legislation coming into force.

Letter in support of Bill C-310, An Act to Amend the Definition of Exploitation.

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 … Read more

Check out our 2011 annual report.

Advertisement that appeared in the Canadian Jewish News re: the Justice for Victims of Terrorism Act.