Ontario. Ministry of the Attorney General, Independent Legal Advice for Survivors of Sexual Assault Program

Ontario. Ministry of the Attorney General

Site: Independent Legal Advice for Sexual Assault Survivors of Sexual Assault Program

Service: Independent Legal Advice for Survivors of Sexual Assault Program

Record #: MET0812

Last Full Update: 25 Jul 2023

Contact Information

Office Phone	1-855-226-3904, Toll free
E-Mail	ILAvoucher@ontario.ca
Website	www.ontario.ca/page/independent-legal-advice-sexual-assault-victims

Agency Information

Legal Status

(30) Provincial Government

Description and Service Details

Description (Service)	Provides four hours of free legal advice to those who qualify by phone or video chat from one or more lawyers on referral list service available anytime after assault has occurred Does not provide legal representation
Hours	Toll free number -- Mon-Sun 24 hrs
Areas Served	Ontario
Eligibility	Survivors of sexual assault 16 years and older assault must have occurred in Ontario
Application	Email completed voucher, voucher available online women and individuals with non-binary gender identity living in Toronto access services through the Barbra Schlifer Commemorative Centre -- see separate entry
Languages	English, French
Fees	None

Site Information

Located In Community	Toronto
Address & Map	Toronto, ON Canada
Mailing Address	Independent Legal Advice Program, c/o Ministry of the Attorney General, Centralized Program Delivery Unit, OVS 720 Bay St, 5th Fl Toronto, ON Canada M7A 2S9
Physical Access	Not Applicable

Categories and Classification

HCSD Main Heading	Abuse / Assault ; Emergency / Crisis ; Government / Legal
HCSD Sub Heading	Community Legal Services ; Sexual Assault Support ; Victims of Abuse Support Programs
Service Categories	Legal Assistance Referral Services ~ Sexually Abused Adults ; Legal Counselling ~ Sexually Abused Adults ; Provincial/Territorial Government Information Services ~ Sexually Abused Adults

Agency Overview