Victim Services Co-ordinators Alice Czitrom, MSW, RSW and Darby Ness, MSW, RSW along with Facility Dog Pixie
Victim Services Unit
The Peterborough Police Victim Services Unit is a trauma-informed, evidence-based model of victim assistance for those affected by crime or tragic circumstances in the City of Peterborough, Village of Lakefield and Township of Cavan-Monaghan.
The Unit is composed of two civilian staff who are both Registered Social Workers who provide emotional and practical support.
Victim Services can assist with:
- brief trauma and grief counselling
- community referrals
- safety planning
- information regarding the Justice System and the Rights of Victims of Crime
Facility Dog Pixie who received Accredited training from National Service Dogs, works with Victim Services and is available to assist with:
- victim interviews
- court accompaniment
- community engagement
For more information or to connect with Peterborough Police Victim Services:
Monday -Friday 7:00am-5:00pm
705-876-1122 x 268
victimservices@peterborough.ca
IG: @ptbopolicek9pixie
For information/support related to:
Intimate Partner Violence/Safety Planning
ccrc-ptbo.com/pdan/help-available
Sexual Violence/Reporting Options
Survivor Toolkit website
Guide for Sexual Assault Survivors
Grief/Bereavement Support
Grief Brochure
Children's Grief Brochure
Mental Health/Crisis Lines
9-8-8 Suicide Crisis Helpline
Call: 9-8-8 (Toll-free 24/7)
Text: 9-8-8 (Toll-free 24/7)
Talk Now 705-876-5826
Telehealth Ontario 1-866-797-0000