Office of the Federal Ombudsman for Victims Of Crime

The Office of the Federal Ombudsman for Victims of Crime is a new, independent resource for victims in Canada. The Office was created in 2007 to ensure the federal government meets its responsibilities to victims of crime.

Victims can contact the Office to learn more about their rights under federal law and the services available to them, or to make a complaint about any federal agency or federal legislation dealing with victims of crime. In addition to its direct work with victims, the Office also works to ensure that policy makers and other criminal justice personnel are aware of victims’ needs and concerns, and to identify important issues and trends that may negatively impact victims. Where appropriate, the Ombudsman may also make recommendations to the federal government. 

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Meet the Federal Ombudsman for Victims of Crime

Steve Sullivan, a long-time advocate for victims of crime, has been named by Order in Council to the position of the first Federal Ombudsman for Victims of Crime. (More about Steve…)

Federal Ombudsman for Victims of Crime, Steve Sullivan

What's New

• Federal Ombudsman for Victims of Crime marks National Child Day

• Ombudsman's Statement: Restorative Justice Week 2009

• Federal Ombudsman for Victims of Crime Responds to Proposed Legislation on White Collar Crime

• Federal Ombudsman For Victims Of Crime Honoured For His Work Fighting To Protect Children

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  Federal Ombudsman for Victims of Crime Recommends Changes to Address Internet-facilitated Child Sexual Abuse