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Hamilton. Emergency Services Department

Hamilton Police Service, Victim Services Branch
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Record #: HAM4130 Last Modified: 03 May 2013 Last Full Update: 27 Nov 2012
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Older Adult CategoriesABUSE & CRISIS INTERVENTION (ALL) ; ACI - Abuse (Domestic/Sexual) ; ACI - Crisis Intervention
Location, Telephone & Internet
Address & Map
155 King William St
Hamilton, ON L8R 1A7
 
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Located In CommunityHamilton Central
Site LocationHamilton Central Police Station
Major IntersectionKing William St and Mary St
WardWard 2
Office Phone24 Hrs/7 days 905-546-4904
Fax905-546-4914
E-Mailsdouble@hamiltonpolice.on.ca
Websitewww.hamiltonpolice.on.ca/HPS/VictimSupport/VictimServices.htm
Additional Websitewww.hamiltonpolice.on.ca/NR/rdonlyres/A518C4E4-623C-402E-AD2D-8BD43E63EFF5/0/VictimsServicesBrochure2011.pdf
Contact Information
Mailing AddressPO Box 1060 
Hamilton, ON L8N 4C1
Primary ContactSusan Double, Administrator, Victim Services Branch; Phone: 905-546-3879
Alternate ContactBrenda Elkins, Assistant Co-ordinator, Victim Services Branch
Description & Services
DescriptionThe Victim Services Branch of the Hamilton Police Service responds to the immediate needs of people who have been victimized by crime and/or tragedy such as homicides, suicides, sudden death, assault, sexual assaults, traffic and fire fatalities, robberies and harassment * Branch is comprised of 3 full time staff and approximately 80 volunteers to provide 24 hr coverage * Specific services include crisis intervention at the scene of a crime or circumstance/tragedy; support to families of homicide; around the clock 24/7 crisis intervention; short term counselling; education and awareness promotion of victimology issues; trauma bear program and volunteer opportunities 
 
Domestic Violence Emergency Response System (DVERS) 
 
In conduction with a community service by ADT Canada Inc. and the operational High Risk Domestic Violence Team, victims of high risk domestic violence are eligible to apply for a personal home alarm to enhance an overall fluid safety plan. Police, community agencies and individuals may contact Victim Services Branch directly to inquire. Eligibility requirements apply.
HoursMon-Sun 24 hours
DatesAll year
Areas ServedHamilton (City of)
BoundariesThe City of Hamilton including Ancaster, Dundas, Flamborough, Glanbrook, Hamilton and Stoney Creek
EligibilityVictims of crime/trauma
FeesNone
LanguagesEnglish - Interpreter services available
Other Details
Public Bulletin

Elder Abuse Resource List 2012

AccessibilityFully Accessible
Print MaterialVictim Services Branch brochure
FundingRegional / Municipal - City of Hamilton
Established1992
Other Links for Searching
Service CategoriesComfort Items for Distressed Adults/Children ; Crime Victim Compensation ; Crime Victim Notification Services ~ Families/Friends of Murder Victims ; Crime Victim/Witness Counselling ; General Crime Victim Assistance ; In Person Crisis Intervention ~ Crime Victims ; Personal Emergency Response Systems ~ Assaulted Men ; Personal Emergency Response Systems ~ Assaulted Women ; Subject Specific Public Awareness/Education ~ Domestic Violence Issues