Office of the Federal Ombudsman for Victims of Crime
Government of Canada
- Description
- Provides support services to victims of crime.
Service offers:
- answers to questions about rights as a victim
- information about services and programs available through the federal government
- a process where complaints about federal government departments, agencies, laws, or policies are received and reviewed
- referral to programs and services available in an individual's city or province to provide assistance
- recommendations to the federal government on how to better tailor policies and laws to the needs and concerns of victims, and reports on those recommendations publicly
- Eligibility
- Yes, Service targeted to:
- victims of federal offences
- Application Process
- Service Access: See below, To access service:
- call toll-free or send an e-mail
- visit website for the types of complaints taken
- visit website to make a complaint
- visit website to register as a victim
- visit website for the Victim's Bills of Rights
- visit website for victim services
Referral Process: No
Waiting Period: Yes,Wait time varies. Contact for details.
- Toll Free
- 1-866-481-8429
- Telephone
- 613-954-1651
- Web Site
- https://www.victimsfirst.gc.ca/index.html
- victimsfirst@ombud.gc.ca
- Languages
- English; French
- Fees
- Fee: No
Fee Reduction: No
Membership Fee: No - Accessibility
- Wheelchair access: N/A -
Other disabled access: N/A - - Topic(s)
- Agency Information
- View Agency Profile
- Last Verified On
- July 5, 2024
- Hours of Operation
No set hours. Contact organization for more information.
