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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What's New

• Minister of Justice names new federal Ombudsman for Victims of Crime

• Ombudsman for Victims of Crime Urges Government to Refocus Justice Spending on Most Vulnerable



• Ombudsman releases special report urging federal government to strengthen victims' rights

• National Day Of Remembrance And Action On Violence Against Women

• Federal Ombudsman for Victims of Crime marks National Child Day