Child Witness Centre

at 111 Duke Street East, Kitchener , N2H 1A4 Canada

1. Non-Profit Organization
2. Non-profit organization

VISION • Care and compassion for all child victims and witnesses MISSION • To provide caring support and advocacy for children and youth who are victims or witnesses of crime and their families - empowering them to use their voice so they can heal. HISTORY In 1981, the agency was established as Citizens Concerned with Crime Against Children (4Cs). The agency was incorporated as a registered Charity in 1983 and the Child Witness Program was established in 1991. In 2002, the organization was renamed Child Witness Centre and adopted a new mission. In 2006, the program expanded into Wellington County and a Guelph office was opened. In 2013, the Child Witness Centre moved into its new home at 111 Duke Street East, near the new Waterloo Region courthouse. BELIEFS We believe that every child and youth… … deserves respect while involved in the criminal justice system. … should feel safe and protected in a courtroom. … should feel enabled and empowered to tell their story. … should have court preparation tailored to their individual needs. … should be questioned by adults who adapt their communication to the child’s developmental age and linguistic ability. … should have their special needs and vulnerabilities properly addressed. … will experience less trauma the fewer times they need to tell their story. … deserves a child-friendly courtroom. … should expect that cases involving child witnesses are dealt with expeditiously. … has the right to access our services at no cost to them or their families. … with our support through the criminal justice process can move on in a healthy way, from a darker place to one of a brighter future.

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HOW WE HELP • Educating the child on courtroom procedures and their role as a witness. • Helping the child understand and cope with their fears and apprehensions. • Helping parents to be effective in supporting their child. • Scheduling and attending pre-trial meetings with the Crown Attorney. • Providing a child-friendly environment throughout the process. • Assessing the need for testimonial aids. • Accompanying and supporting children in the courtroom. • Assisting with Victim Impact Statements. • Provide information on community resources and services. • Explaining the verdict and sentencing.

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STATS Each year we serve and assist over 500 children and youth: • More than half are victims of crime - Four out of five are victims of sexual or physical assault. • More than 90% of victims and witnesses are known to the accused. • At least 42% are just 12 years old or younger. • At least 90% of all charges involving victims or witnesses involve violence. • It may take two years or more for a child to go through the court process.

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Summary

Child Witness Centre is Kitchener based place and this enity listed in Non-Profit Organization category. Located at 111 Duke Street East ON N2H 1A4. Contact phone number of Child Witness Centre: 519-744-0904