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25

Years of Experience

24/7

Support to the Ontario Provincial Police

12

Passionate and Driven Volunteers

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Mission Statement

The Victim Assistance Volunteer Program's mission is to support individuals and families affected by crisis and road trauma in the Halton Region.

Our trained volunteers provide compassionate, short-term emotional support and practical assistance to help victims navigate the immediate aftermath of crisis situations, including serious injuries and fatalities.

Supporting the Ontario Provincial Police, we are committed to promoting safety, dignity, and resilience within our community to ensure that every person impacted by tragedy receives understanding, respect, and care.

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Program Goals

Our six program goals are to:

1

Lessen the trauma

Experienced by victims and their loved ones due to traffic collisions, including coping with death, disfigurement, or long-term physical and mental impairment.

2

Promote community involvement

In addressing the impact of motor vehicle collisions and building a network of support.

3

Support a collaborative police-community approach

To enhance the promotion of highway safety.

4

Provide 24/7 support

In partnership with the Ontario Provincial Police (O.P.P.), ensuring immediate coordination and assistance to victims.

5

Educate the public and raise awareness

By participating in seminars and conferences that foster better community understanding of available victim support services.

6

Create strong, collaborative, and trauma-informed volunteers

By promoting continuous learning, involvement, and practice.

Organizational Structure

Board of Directors

Terri Von-Zuben-Simone – Executive Director

Lisa Smith – Executive Director

Cora Hurwich – President

Heather Kuzyk – Events / Secretary

Phil Watkins – Treasurer

Program Coordinator

Tracy Vrkljan

Team Leaders

Volunteers

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