Intimate Partner Violence

The earlier you recognize signs of abuse or obsessiveness, the better. Don't wait to seek help. Intimate partner violence is not always obvious to those around you, as abusers can usually control their behaviour in public and leave marks in less visible areas of the body.

Ask for Help

If you think you may be a victim of family or intimate partner violence, call our Hamilton Police 905-546-4925.

Victim Services Volunteer

Our volunteers have a very important role in providing emotional support for victims of crime and trauma. Volunteers are not professional counsellors or therapists. They are community minded citizens who are excellent listeners and are both compassionate and empathetic. Volunteers receive an extensive training program followed by ongoing professional development training.

Victim Impact Statement

A victim impact statement is a written statement from a victim that describes the physical or emotional harm, property damage or economic loss which the victim of an offence has suffered. The Court must take the statement into account when an offender is sentenced.

The victim impact statement gives victims of crime a voice in the criminal justice system. It allows victims to take part in the sentencing of the offender by explaining to the Court and the offender, in their own words, how the crime has affected them.

Offrir une assistance à court terme  aux victimes juste après un crime violent.Amoindrir l’impact d’un crime violent en offrant des services immédiats de soutien aux victimes. Augmenter la sécurité immédiate des  victimes d’un crime violent et aider à prévenir  une nouvelle victimisation.