Office of the Federal Ombudsman for Victims of Crime

Federal Ombudsman for Victims of Crime commends Government for recent announcement on federal victim surcharge

Tue, 24 APR 2012 08:00:00 EST

OTTAWA (Ontario), April 24, 2012 � Sue O'Sullivan, Canada's Federal Ombudsman for Victims of Crime, commends the Government of Canada for delivering on its commitment to doubling the federal victim surcharge, and ensuring it is automatically applied in all cases.

A voice for victims: Canada's Federal Ombudsman for Victims of Crime Marks National Victims of Crime Awareness Week

Mon, 23 APR 2012 09:00:00 EST

OTTAWA (Ontario), April 23, 2012 � Sue O'Sullivan, Federal Ombudsman for Victims of Crime, is urging Canadians to focus on victims needs and issues during this years' National Victims of Crime Awareness Week.

Federal Ombudsman for Victims of Crime Applauds New Federal Income Support for Parents of Murdered or Missing Children

Mon, 23 APR 2012 08:00:00 EST

OTTAWA (Ontario), April 23, 2012 � Sue O'Sullivan, Canada's Federal Ombudsman for Victims of Crime, today congratulated the Government on its announcement to create a new program that will provide income support to parents of missing or murdered children.

Federal Ombudsman for Victims of Crime calls for improved treatment of victims

Thu, 2 Feb 2012 10:00:00 EST

OTTAWA (Ontario) February 2, 2012 � Canada's Federal Ombudsman for Victims of Crime, Sue O'Sullivan, today released her first special report, recommending the Government take immediate action to enhance the treatment of victims within Canada's criminal justice system.

Federal Ombudsman for Victims Urges Government to Maintain Long-gun Registry

Tue, 25 Oct 2011 08:00:00 EST

OTTAWA (Ontario), October 25, 2011 � Following the tabling of the Government's proposed legislation to abolish the long-gun registry, Sue O'Sullivan, Canada's Federal Ombudsman for Victims of Crime, today spoke out in support of the long-gun registry, urging the federal government to maintain the registry as a tool for preventing further victimization.

Annual Reports of the Office of the Federal Ombudsman for Victims of Crime Tabled and Released

Mon, 19 Sep 2011 08:00:00 EST

OTTAWA (Ontario) September 19, 2011 � Today, the Minister of Justice, the Honourable Rob Nicholson, tabled the 2008-09 and 2009-10 annual reports of the Office of the Federal Ombudsman for Victims of Crime. The Reports provide an overview of the key accomplishments from the Office's second and third year of operations, in which it saw a continued rise in the demands for its services.

Ombudsman commemorates 10th anniversary of 9/11 attacks

Thu, 8 Sep 2011 08:00:00 EST

OTTAWA, September 11, 2011 - Today Canada's Federal Ombudsman for Crime, Sue O'Sullivan, paid respects to the thousands of lives lost as a result of a series of attacks on September 11, 2001 at a commemorative ceremony in New York City.

Federal Ombudsman for Victims of Crime Celebrates Graduates from Canada's First-Ever College Victimology Program

Mon, 20 Jun 2011 08:00:00 EST

OTTAWA, June 20, 2011 - On June 22, 2011, Sue O'Sullivan, Federal Ombudsman for Victims of Crime, will address the inaugural graduating class from Algonquin College's Victimology Program. The Program is the first victimology graduate certificate of its kind offered by a Canadian college and uses hands-on and in-field training to teach students more about victim issues in Canada and how to provide direct assistance to those who need it most.

Canada's Federal Ombudsman for Victims of Crime Marks National Victims of Crime Awareness Week

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 08:00:00 EST

Today, Sue O'Sullivan, Federal Ombudsman for Victims of Crime, marked National Victims of Crime Awareness Week by leading a moment of reflection during the National Victims' Symposium in Ottawa.

Sue O'Sullivan, Federal Ombudsman for Victims of Crime, responds to Judge appears to blame victim in sexual-assault case, Adrian Morrow, February 24, 2011

Tue, 01 Mar 2011 08:00:00 EST

The timing couldn't be more poignant. As we approach International Women's Day on Tuesday March 8th, it is clear that there is still much work to be done within our own country to ensure basic respect and rights for women that have been the victim of a sexual assault.

Safer Internet Day 2011 - Federal Ombudsman for Victims of Crime Encourages Teaching Children About Online Safety

Tue, 08 Feb 2011 08:00:00 EST

OTTAWA (Ontario), February 8, 2011 - To mark Safer Internet Day, the Office of the Federal Ombudsman for Victims of Crime and the Canadian Centre for Child Protection are sending a united message about the critical need for parents to be informed about the risks children face in today's world of technology and to teach them how to stay safe.

Canada's Federal Ombudsman for Victims of Crime Marks National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women in Canada

Mon, 06 Dec 2010 08:00:00 EST

OTTAWA (Ontario), December 6, 2010 � Canada's Federal Ombudsman for Victims of Crime, Sue O'Sullivan, released today the following statement to mark the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women in Canada:

Federal Ombudsman for Victims of Crime Pleased to See Funding for Child Advocacy Centres

Thu, 07 Oct 2010 08:00:00 EST

OTTAWA (Ontario), October 7, 2010 � Sue O'Sullivan, Canada's Federal Ombudsman for Victims of Crime, today congratulated the federal government on its decision to provide more than $5 million in funding for child advocacy centres in Canada.

Federal Ombudsman Supports Long-gun Registry

Mon, 20 Sep 2010 08:00:00 EST

OTTAWA (Ontario), September 20, 2010 � Sue O'Sullivan, Canada's new Federal Ombudsman for Victims of Crime, today met with the Minister of Justice to recommend that Canada maintain its long-gun registry.

Canada's new Federal Ombudsman for Victims of Crime, Sue O'Sullivan, begins term

Mon, 16 Aug 2010 08:00:00 EST

OTTAWA (Ontario), August 16, 2010 � Sue O'Sullivan today began her appointed term as Canada's new Federal Ombudsman for Victims of Crime. The Office, established in 2007, helps victims of crime and their families.

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

Mon, 19 Apr 2010 08:00:00 EST

OTTAWA (Ontario) April 19, 2010 � Canada's first-ever Ombudsman for Victims of Crime, Steve Sullivan, today marked National Victims of Crime Awareness Week by urging the Government to consider the importance of balancing funding for victims' programs and services with other government justice priorities.

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

Tue, 30 Mar 2010 08:00:00 EST

OTTAWA (Ontario), March 30, 2010 - The Office of the Federal Ombudsman for Victims of Crime (OFOVC) today released its report Toward a Greater Respect for Victims in the Corrections and Conditional Release Act, urging the Government of Canada to provide victims of crime with enhanced and legislated rights.