Victim Services – Child Victim / Witness Program

Provided by: Government of Nova Scotia - Department of Justice

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Service Description

Helps child victims and witnesses prepare for court by:

  • Giving information and answering questions about the criminal justice system
  • Explaining the court process and everyone's role in it
  • Providing a tour of the courtroom and preparing a child for court
  • Arranging meetings with the Crown Attorney
  • Helping to prepare Victim Impact Statements
  • Helping with an application for Criminal Injuries Counselling
  • Assisting to contact other agencies that might be of help

Eligibility

Children and youth

Application Process

Contact the local Provincial Victim Services Program office

Documents Required

No documents required

Fees

No fees

Languages Offered

English

Coverage Area

Nova Scotia

Contact Details

Provincial Victim Services Program – Head Office

Address:
Private Location
Halifax NS
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Mailing Address:
PO Box 7
Halifax NS  B3J 1T0

Site Info

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Site Hours

Monday
8:30am–4:30pm
Tuesday
8:30am–4:30pm
Wednesday
8:30am–4:30pm
Thursday
8:30am–4:30pm
Friday
8:30am–4:30pm

Accessibility

Not applicable

Coverage Area

Nova Scotia