Office of the Federal Ombudsman for Victims of Crime
Meet the Ombudsman
Heidi Illingworth
- I am honoured to be appointed to serve Canadians as the Federal Ombudsman for Victims of Crime. I see the role of the Ombudsman as one that holds a significant responsibility to victims of crime and their families. Meet the Ombudsman
I want to:
What's New
Victims’ rights relating to federal offender transfers
National Victims and Survivors of Crime Week
Federal Ombudsman Finds Federal Grant Program for Victims not Meeting its Objectives
Office of the Federal Ombudsman for Victims of Crime Releases its 2015-2016 Annual Report
Ombudsman for Victims of Crime Marks Restorative Justice Week
Read recent OFOVC submissions on incorporating victims’ needs and perspectives in policy decisions
At a glance...
453
Total number of issues handled by our complaints department in the past fiscal year (2016-2017).
A single case file may also have multiple issues.
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TOP 5
Top 5 topics of individuals who contacted us
- Other levels of government (Provincial, territorial, legal aid, court, police, victim services, compensation)
- Victims’ rights
- Victim assistance options
- Safety concerns
- Lack of victim services
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Date modified: 2018-10-05
