The Ontario Criminal Injuries Compensation Board (CICB) awards compensation to victims who have suffered physical or psychological injuries as a result of violent crime.
Criminal Law – Criminal injuries compensation
Resources: Criminal injuries compensation
This handbook provides information on many legal issues faced by women who are abused by their partners. It includes information on making a safety plan, preparing to leave, the criminal process and trial, a woman's rights under family law, protection...
To assist those participating in a Criminal Injuries Compensation Board hearing, the Board has created an interactive online tour of a hearing site. The virtual tour shows what a typical hearing site looks like, what the roles are of people who may...
This handbook has information on what resources are available to assist families and others who have been affected by homicide. It looks at what families may experience, from "After the police leave...what happens now?" to accessing financial...
This page has information about how this program can help families of homicide victims, what the eligibility requirements are, when and how to apply, and how the program is different from the Criminal Injuries Compensation Board. There are links to...
This handbook includes information about victims' rights, places to go for help, and the criminal justice system. It describes how to get help quickly and what financial compensation is available for crime victims. There is also a glossary and contact...
The Criminal Injuries Compensation Board (CICB) web site has information about financial compensation for victims of violent crimes and deceased victims' family members who qualify under the Compensation for Victims of Crime Act.
A victim of a violent crime may be eligible for a Criminal Injuries Compensation Board (CICB) award. This webinar, presented by Sharon Powell from the Community Advocacy & Legal Centre in Belleville, is an overview of the CICB process, including...
This web site has information about various areas of law, such as small claims court, criminal injuries compensation, Ontario Works (OW), Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP), landlord and tenant law, administrative tribunal procedures (Statutory...
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This resource explains how to apply for compensation from the Criminal Injuries Compensation Board (CICB). It explains who can apply, how to apply, when to apply, and how long it may take to receive a decision. It also describes the hearing, in which...
This web page has information about the Criminal Injuries Compensation Board. It covers the purpose of the Board, who can apply to the Board for compensation, how and when to apply, which expenses or compensation are included and which are not, and...

