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OVS Launches New Walk-In Counselling Program
OVS is pleased offer walk-in counselling designed to support individuals affected by crime and tragic circumstances, with a particular focus on those impacted by gender-based violence, including intimate partner violence, sexual violence, stalking, and human trafficking. While priority will be given to survivors of these forms of violence, the program is open to anyone in need of support. Community members are welcome to walk in and speak with a trained social worker about any distressing experiences, including recent or historical trauma. Beginning on Wednesday, August 6th, 2025, this initiative offers safe and confidential 50-minute counselling sessions, at no cost, provided [...]
Beware of a scam, impersonation of Ottawa Police and Ottawa Victim Services
(Ottawa) — The Ottawa Police Service Organized Fraud Unit is warning the public of a reported scam. Victims have received calls from persons pretending to be victim support workers from Ottawa Victim Services. The fraudster typically tells the victim that their personal information has been compromised and appeared on the dark web relating to crimes against children. The victim is then instructed to attend their banking institution and transfer funds or offered help by the fraudster to transfer money our of their compromised accounts into the one that has been especially prepared for them. To further complicate matters, the fraudster [...]