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2019-20 Annual Report is Here!We are excited to share with you our 2019-20 Annual Report “Strengthening the Community Together” highlighting the support we were able to provide young people and their families, thanks to all the support from the community! We hope you will be enormo… Read More |
Join us for 2020 RIDE Freestyle!The Ride for Refuge is a unique way to help raise much needed funds. The RIDE may look different this year, but the cause remains the same – to help support vulnerable young people. We are currently at 21% of our $15,000 goal and need your help. We h… Read More |
Thank you to Farwell4Hire!We are extremely grateful to everyone involved in the 2020 Farwell4Hire Campaign– from Mike and Jenn, the Farwell4Hire Crew and those who were behind the scenes helping, and everyone in the community who supported this campaign so strongly. Thank… Read More |
Cheers to Widows Sons Grand River Chapter!Without incredible partners like the Widows Sons Grand River Chapter, we would not be able to help vulnerable young people in our community. Even though the 2020 Charity Ride could not happen this year, it didn’t stop members of the Widows Sons Grand R… Read More |
Imagine…
…that you were a child or youth who was a victim or witness of abuse or violence.
…that the accused was someone you knew.
…how this can affect you and your family over your lifetime.
Imagine…
… someone was there to walk with you through the criminal justice process, support you and advocate on your behalf.
This is the work of the Child Witness Centre.
We will be there so that you and your family are heard, helped and can begin to heal.
This year we supported 6743 young people and their families in Waterloo Region, Guelph and Wellington County.
children and youth experienced support, education and advocacy through the criminal
justice process
parents and caregivers experienced support, education and advocacy through the criminal justice process
Grade 8 students and their teachers were inspired and empowered through the
Youth Symposium
Child & Youth Advocacy Centre
& Child and Youth Advocate Program
The Child and Youth Advocacy Centre (CYAC) is a best practice collaborative child and youth friendly model for investigating allegations of child abuse and ensuring these young victims, witnesses and their families are supported through an investigation and beyond, regardless of whether charges are laid. Core Partners in the CYAC are Waterloo Regional Police, Family and Children’s Services and the Child Witness Centre. Our role in the CYAC is to provide oversight and deliver victim support services through the Child and Youth Advocate Program.
To learn about how this collaborative model is transforming investigations of abuse and support for these young victims, watch the video above or click here to learn more.
Child Witness Program
The Child Witness Program works in partnership with the justice system and community partners to provide victim support services through the criminal court process for children and youth under the age of 18, who are victims and witnesses of crime, and their families, in Waterloo Region, Guelph and Wellington County.
To learn more, click the video above to watch the moving video of a mother telling her and her daughter’s story above or learn more click here.
We invite you to join us on the journey…
