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Looking forward to presenting at the @OmbudsForum Conference this week! The Ombud & team will be presenting the "Rethinking Justice: Designing a Mixed-Methods Systemic Investigation" session. Will you be attending? Let us know in the comments!
Throughout October, let's shine a light on child abuse and stand with children, youth, and families impacted by it.
💙 Wear blue
💙 Light up your community
💙 Share your photos with #GoBlue
Together, we can raise awareness and show our support for those impacted. @lunacentreyyc
On the #DayOfTheGirl, we recognize girls’ rights and the importance of protecting them from violence and abuse. Our submission on Bill C-16 highlights the need for justice responses that recognize vulnerability and address coercive control. ow.ly/xVZN50ZQheW
Federal Ombudsperson for Victims of Crime (Office) retweeted
(1/2) Justice Canada has released two new research reports:⬇️
📰 A legacy of harm: Black survivors of homicide victims and gun violence in Canada: justice.gc.ca/eng/rp-pr/jr/b…
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Happy #OmbudsDay! Today, we recognize ombuds offices across Canada working to promote fairness, equity, and accountability. At the OFOVC, we’re proud to amplify victims’ voices and advance their rights within the criminal justice system. ow.ly/6hoo50ZV5wZ
#VictimsRights
For victims & survivors, trauma & victimization can have lasting impacts. Let's reduce stigma & ensure people affected by mental illness can access the support they need & a justice system that is responsive to their needs. #MentalIllnessAwarenessDay @CAMIMH_ACMMSM
On the #MMIWG National Day of Action, we honour the lives of MMIWG2S+ people.
Our Rethinking Justice report calls for action to advance the Calls for Justice from the National Inquiry and strengthen culturally safe, survivor-centred responses.
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Our submission on Bill C-16 recommends expanding the coercive control offence to include relatives, helping address patterns of elder abuse.
Protecting victims means ensuring the law reflects the realities of those experiencing harm. #OlderPersonsDay ow.ly/AHww50ZQepf
On #OrangeShirtDay and the 5th Anniversary of National Day of Truth & Reconciliation, honour survivors of residential schools, remember children who never returned home, recognize First Nations, Inuit & Métis communities.
#EveryChildMatters ow.ly/IFLX50ZQhYV
Federal Ombudsperson for Victims of Crime (Office) retweeted
(1/3) 📢 Victims and Survivors of Crime Week takes place May 9 to 15, 2027.
Through workshops and events, the week raises awareness about the issues victims and survivors face and the supports available to them and their loved ones. #VictimsWeek
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During #GenderEqualityWeek, reflect on the work needed to build a justice system that better responds to survivors of sexual violence. Bill C-16 advances several recommendations in our Rethinking Justice Report: canada.ca/en/office-federal-…
The Victims' Bill of Rights exists since 2015: Are their rights effective?
Read a new research paper by Professor Alain-Guy Sipowo that examines a decade of case law and finds progress—but significant gaps remain in making these rights enforceable. ow.ly/U5bv50ZKY5h
Bill C-16 introduced amendments to the CVBR such as adding
- Respect
- Timely Justice
to strengthen victims’ rights and improve their experience within the criminal justice system. Check out the new CVBR changes! ow.ly/nZjX50ZNsy3
September is #TakeBackTheNight — a time to stand with survivors of sexual violence & call for safer, more survivor-centred communities.
Read our Rethinking Justice Report; find a #TakeBackTheNight event in your community, join the movement: ow.ly/ogJh50ZHWqT @TBTNFoundation
On September 11, we remember the lives lost and all those affected by the attacks of 2001.
We honour the Canadians who lost their lives and those victimized abroad, and stand with their families and loved ones.
#911
Connection, compassion & ensuring people can access support when they need it is important.
If you or someone you know is thinking about suicide, call/text 9-8-8 for free, 24/7 support in Canada.
Help is available. 💛#WorldSuicidePreventionDay
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Today is the last day to submit project proposals for the Funding to Support Victims and Survivors of Hate Crimes from @JusticeCanadaEN
If your org is working to support victims & survivors of hate-motivated crime, don’t miss this opportunity. ow.ly/rY9q50ZKF9h
What constitutional protections exist for victims of violence against women?
Research paper by @KerriFroc examines how the Canadian Charter of Rights & Freedoms & the CVBR intersect—and where gaps remain in recognizing and enforcing victims' rights. ow.ly/NnHV50Zv76e
It's World Day Against Trafficking in Persons.
Survivor-centred approaches, prevention and access to support are essential.
Stay tuned for a special additional chapter from our investigation on human trafficking.
Support is available. ccteht.ca/
Today is the anniversary of the Canadian Victims Bill of Rights. Reflect on its promise & look to the future. Our Progress Report outlines recs to strengthen victims' rights. Several are reflected in Bill C-16, the Protecting Victims Act. @JusticeCanadaEN ow.ly/CFQG50ZmYANi
