Victim Services provides assistance to individuals, families, witnesses and/ or groups at the request of emergency services personnel, community services, and self-referrals in order to meet an individual's unique needs. Services aim to help lessen the trauma of the experience and to help people cope with the long term impact of what has occurred. Our vision is to be inclusive and provide equal treatment in a cost free, confidential manner (within the parameters of the law) for all people accessing our services, while being sensitive to the challenges of race, ethnicity, gender, age, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, and/or abilities of individuals. Victim Services of Kingston and Frontenac are committed to treating individuals with courtesy, compassion, dignity, and respect.

Victim Support Workers provide trauma-informed Victim/Survivor led case management, accompaniment, safety planning, advocacy, and support, ensuring that victims are aware of their options, avenues to receive support, and the space to make informed decisions at their own pace. Support is available but is not limited to direct victims. Assistance can also be provided to immediate family members and witnesses.

Additionally, Victim Services administers the Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services’ Victim Quick Response Program Plus (VQRP+).  This program allows Victims access to immediate financial assistance, determined on a case by case basis, in accordance with Ministry standards.