Victim Services

Celebrations and watch parties are happening across the city this summer and it’s time to have some fun! But, whether you’re heading out to a bar or going out after a game, it’s important to keep your safety in mind while enjoying the moment.

Having a great time starts with feeling safe and being prepared. From keeping your phone charged to knowing where to find help if something doesn’t feel right, these simple tips can help you and your friends have the best time possible. Swipe through to learn more!

If you or someone you know is a victim of gender-based violence, we’re here to support you. Give our crisis team a call at 416-808-7066. Our phone lines are open 24/7.

With Pride Month underway, it’s a meaningful time to reflect on what it truly means to show up as an ally.

In sports, allyship is more than just support in words. It’s about creating spaces where everybody feels safe, respected, and free to participate as themselves.

Off the field, that same commitment continues in how we speak, act, and advocate for inclusion in our communities every day.

Let your allyship be more than performative! We can all do our part to advocate for a future where everyone can live authentically without fear.

If you are a victim of a hate crime related to your gender identity or sexual orientation, our crisis counsellors are here to help. Don’t hesitate to call our 24/7 crisis line at 416-808-7066.

Thank you to our sponsors, partners, donors, and everyone who joined us for SOAR! ♥️

Your generosity is helping bring Post-Court Pathways to life, a first-of-its-kind program providing trauma-informed, age-appropriate care to help young people recover and rebuild after court. We are so grateful for your support in making the evening a success!

No matter the score, no one deserves to be intimidated, threatened, or harmed.

For some, major sporting events and celebrations can also be times when tensions rise behind closed doors. If something doesn’t feel right, know that support is available when you ask for Angela.

At participating locations, you can discreetly ask staff for “Angela” to signal that you need assistance. You’ll be guided to a private space where staff can help connect you to immediate support and safety resources.

Learn more about Ask For Angela and find participating locations near you at askforangela.ca today.

If you or someone you know is experiencing intimate partner violence, you are not alone. Call 416-808-7066 to speak with a crisis counsellor or share this number with anyone who may need support. Our phone lines are open 24/7.

Research has shown that incidents of intimate partner violence often increase up to 40% during and after major sporting events.

Abuse can increase due to factors such as increased alcohol consumption and substance use, gambling losses, and heightened emotions during high-stakes games.

As we gather to celebrate, it is also important to check in with those around us and provide support to loved ones who may not feel safe at home.

If you or someone you know is experiencing intimate partner violence, support is available. Call 416-808-7066 to speak with a crisis counsellor or share this number with anyone who may need support. Our phone lines are open 24/7.

Did you know that 72% of femicides occur in a private location, such as the victim’s own home or the home they shared with the accused?

Home is still the most dangerous place to be for many women and girls, with intimate partners and family members being the most common perpetrators.

If you or someone you know is in an unsafe situation, you are not alone. Talk to someone you trust, reach out for support, and know that help is available.

If you or someone you know is a victim of intimate partner violence, reach out to our 24/7 crisis team at 416-808-7066 for immediate support. Our phone lines are open 24/7.

Financial stability is key to a human trafficking survivor’s ability to rebuild their life, but for many, the weight of fraudulent debt stands in the way of recovery.

Reclaim supports human trafficking survivors across Canada by advocating directly with creditors and helping remove fraudulent or coercive debt from their names and records.

To date, Reclaim has successfully resolved 95% of coerced debt cases, with over $2 million in fraudulent debt cleared since its launch.
Learn more about Reclaim and how you can support this work at www.victimservicestoronto.com/reclaim.

On May 15, the Supreme Court of Canada made a landmark decision to recognize a new tort of intimate partner violence, acknowledging that existing torts do not fully address the harm of coercive control.

This is an important development in how intimate partner violence is understood within Canadian law, and may pave the way for survivors to pursue civil action for financial control, coercion, isolation, intimidation, and more.

We are encouraged by what this may mean for survivors, and we hope this marks a continued shift toward expanding access to justice for survivors of intimate partner violence in Canada.

If you or someone you know has experienced intimate partner violence, you are not alone. Call 416-808-7066 to speak with one of our crisis counsellors or share this number with anyone who may need support. Our phone lines are open 24/7.

We are proud to share that Reclaim has received the Attorney General’s Victim Services Awards of Distinction for 2025–26.

This recognition highlights the impact of Reclaim’s work in supporting Canadian human trafficking survivors and helping remove fraudulent or coercive debt from their names or records.

We are grateful to our team and community partners for their continued support in helping survivors reclaim and rebuild their lives.

To learn more about Reclaim, visit www.victimservicestoronto.com/reclaim today.

If you or someone you know is a victim of human trafficking, VST is here to help. You can reach our 24/7 crisis team at 416-808-7066. ⁠

Deepfake technology is more than just a trend. With over 4,000 reported incidents in 2024, AI-generated sexual content involving minors is a growing online safety concern.

When fallen into the wrong hands, this technology can be used to create, manipulate or distribute explicit images without consent, contributing to exploitation, harassment and emotional harm.

Technology-facilitated child sexual abuse is no longer just a hypothetical risk, it’s happening right now. Swipe through this post to learn more about this issue and what parents and caregivers can do to help young people navigate digital spaces more safely.

If you or someone you know is experiencing sextortion or online harassment, VST is here to help. Call 416-808-7066 to speak with a crisis counsellor to get immediate support. Our phone lines are open 24/7.