Victim Services provides immediate emotional support, practical assistance, information and referrals to individuals victimized by crime or tragic circumstance. We are available to help in the following situations, among many others... Assaults Arson Break & Enter Criminal Harassment (Stalking) Domestic Violence Family Crisis Fraud Fire Grief and Bereavement Homicide Missing Persons Motor Vehicle Collisions Robbery Sexual Assault Sudden Death Suicide Please note that there are situations which are beyond the services we are mandated to perform, are too dangerous to the volunteers, or will not benefit victims Examples reflecting the diversity of incidents to which Victim Services has responded include the following: A family coping with the sudden death of their son in a motor vehicle accident A young woman dealing with the trauma of a sexual assault Parents trying to understand the death of their teenager by suicide A woman trying to cope with the trauma of a violent assault by her husband Workers trying to deal with a fatal industrial accident of one of their colleagues A gay male in an abusive relationship looking for shelter Our Role in the community To help victims cope with the impact of a crime and/or tragedy To assist victims with accessing appropriate support services in the community To reduce trauma to victims and their families To provide an opportunity for the community to become more involved in dealing with the effects of crime To promote victim assistance and education to the community To work towards prevention through education We believe every person experiences the impact of a crime or tragedy in a unique way. Equally, we believe that these experiences need to be shared in a safe, secure, supportive and non-judgmental environment. MAILING ADDRESS: 16775 Yonge St, Unit 200B Newmarket, Ontario L3Y 8J4 PHONE: 905-953-5363 TOLL FREE: 1-866-876-5423 Ext 6790 FAX: 905-954-1057

• published: 11 Dec 2013
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