Halton Regional Police Service
Site: Oakville - Oak Walk Dr - Victim Services Unit
Service: Victim Quick Response Program
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Print Version (New Window)| Record #: OAK0194 | Last Full Update: 14 Aug 2017 |
| Contact Information | |
|---|---|
| Office Phone | 905-825-4747 ext 5239 |
| TTY Phone | 1-800-990-8199 |
| Crisis Phone | Mon-Sun 24 hours 9-1-1 |
| Fax | 905-825-9416 |
| VictimServices@haltonpolice.ca | |
| Website | https://www.haltonpolice.ca/about/victimservices/index.php |
| Social Media |  Facebook: www.facebook.com/HaltonPoliceService/ LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/halton-regional-police-service RSS: www.haltonpolice.ca/about/media/media_release_rss.php Twitter: twitter.com/HaltonPolice YouTube: www.youtube.com/user/HaltonPolice |
| Primary Contact | Kim Clark, Coordinator Victim Services Unit; Phone: 905-825-4747 ext 4805; Email: kimberley.clark@haltonpolice.ca |
| Site Information | |
| Located In Community | Oakville Uptown Core |
| Address & Map | |
| Intersection | Trafalgar Rd and Dundas St E |
| Mailing Address | c/o Noreen Heaney |
| Physical Access | Fully Accessible |
| Agency and Service Names | |
| Alternate Name | HRPS ; Victim Services Unit ; VQRP ; VSU |
| Agency Information | |
| Legal Status | (20) Regional Government |
| Funding | Regional / Municipal |
| Description and Service Details | |
| Description (Service) | Comprised of trained volunteers who provide emotional support and community referrals to victims of crime and tragedy throughout Halton Region. * volunteers are equipped to respond to crisis situations and are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week when requested by a police officer * a Victim Services Unit office is located in each of the Service's four divisions Key activities: When called upon, volunteers report to incident scenes, hospitals or where required and provide immediate crisis assistance to serious incidents involving a broad spectrum of physical/psychological trauma, including: * sudden death * homicide and suicide * assault, including sexual assault * domestic violence * elder abuse * robberies * motor vehicle collisions Victim Quick Response Program -- immediate assistance with emergency expenses related to the incident, including emergency home safety, accommodation, meals, transportation, dependent care costs, counselling, cellular phones, vision care, crime scene cleanup, and funeral expenses * no direct reimbursement to victims * volunteers may also be required to provide emotional support, explain police and/or court procedures, and/or provide referrals to community agencies |
| Hours | Administration Mon-Fri 8 am-4 pm * access to unit Mon-Sun 24 hours |
| Areas Served | Halton Region |
| Eligibility | VQRP - victims of violent crime who have no other financial resources |
| Application | VQRP - referral by police, emergency services, community agency or self referral |
| Languages | English ; French ; Interpretive Services |
| Fees | None |
| Categories and Classification | |
| Service Categories | Crime Victim Accompaniment Services ; Crime Victim Compensation ; Crime Victim/Witness Counselling ; General Crime Victim Assistance ; In Person Crisis Intervention ~ Crime Victims ; Mobile Devices ~ Crime Victims ; Specialized Information and Referral ~ Crime Victims |
