Legal services for victims of violence
There are some special legal services that are available to victims of family violence. These include agencies and services that have lawyers providing legal services and other staff members trained to offer legal support services.
Luke’s Place
This Durham Region organization provides legal support services to women who have experienced abuse and are involved in family court. They offer a Virtual Legal Clinic that connects women everywhere in Ontario with lawyers for free legal advice on family law issues.
Their website has a list of organizations in Ontario that support women who have been abused. See lukesplace.ca/for-women/family-law-support-servicesfor-women/.
Toll-free: 1-866-516-3116
Oshawa area: 905-728-0978
Website: lukesplace.ca
Barbra Schlifer Commemorative Clinic
This organization offers free legal services in family and immigration law to women in the Greater Toronto Area who experience physical, sexual, or psychological abuse. It also provides counselling and language interpreter services. Staff can give general advice and help in criminal law issues.
Toronto area (accepts collect calls): 416-323-9149
TTY: 416-323-1361
Website: schliferclinic.com
Jared’s Place Legal Advocacy & Resource Centre for Women
This Hamilton organization provides free legal information to women who have experienced abuse. Women can get support from a legal advocate and general legal advice from a lawyer.
Hamilton area: 905-522-0127, ext. 207
Website: intervalhousehamilton.org
Family Court Support Workers
Family Court Support Workers provide support to victims of family violence who are involved in the family court process. A Family Court Support Worker can:
- give you information about family law and the court process
- help you prepare for family court dates
- refer you to other special services and supports in the community
- help you make a safety plan
- go to court with you
- help you find a lawyer
If you have questions about the program, or need help finding your service provider, call the Victim Support Line (VSL).
Toll-free (VSL): 1-888-579-2888
Toronto area (VSL): 416-314-2447
Website: ontario.ca/page/family-court-support-workers
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