Resource library

Criminal Injuries Compensation Advocacy

This collection of webinars, case studies and advocacy handbook was produced by Community Law School and provides information on Ontario’s Compensation for Victims of Crime Act which is implemented and administered by the Criminal Injuries Compensation Board (CICB).  The materials cover the scope of the Act, factors to consider before applying, the application process and what to expect at

Criminal Injuries Compensation Board – Community Advocacy & Legal Centre (CALC)

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 the CICB considers the evidence in the case.

Do you know a woman who is being abused? A legal rights handbook

This handbook is for any woman in Ontario who is being abused, or who has been abused, by her partner. It includes information on making a safety plan, preparing to leave, the criminal process and trial, a woman’s rights under family law, protection orders, and legal and community resources in Ontario.

Have You Been a Victim of Crime? What’s Next…

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 information for supports and services.

Criminal Injuries Compensation Board

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. The site, redesigned in 2016, includes information on:

Criminal Injuries Compensation Board – Ontario Women’s Justice Network (OWJN)

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 what to do if the applicant disagrees with a Board decision.

Information for Victims

These publications produced by the Public Legal Education and Information Service of New Brunswick (PLEIS-NB) have information on the Canadian Victims Bill of Rights and provide tools and information for survivors of crime and those who support them. These publications include three booklets in a series entitled Are You a Victim of Crime?

TPS Connects

TPS Connects is a central information web site to provide reliable links to resources for victims & witnesses of crime in Toronto to support their needs.

Criminal Injuries Compensation Board Webinar

Recorded on December 12, 2013 – A victim of a violent crime may be eligible for a Criminal Injuries Compensation Board (CICB) award. This webinar gives an overview of the CICB process, including who is eligible, how to apply, common myths, timelines, the hearing process, offender notification, award amounts, and reasons to apply.

Criminal Injuries Compensation Board Virtual Tour of Hearing Site

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 attend the hearing, and what facilities are available.