Overview

You may be eligible for up to 8 hours of free legal advice by phone or video, if you are a victim or survivor of any of the following crimes:

  • intimate partner violence
  • human trafficking
  • sexual offences, such as sexual assault, non-consensual distribution of intimate images or recordings, and other offences of a sexual nature

If you would like to speak to a lawyer about your legal options, you can use this free confidential service:

  • anytime after the crime occurred
  • to get support and referrals for additional services if you need them
  • whether or not you reported the crime to police or have a related criminal case

This service does not include legal representation in court.

Eligibility

This program is available to victims and survivors who:

  • are at least 16 years of age
  • live in Ontario and/or the offence happened in Ontario

How to access services

The Barbra Schlifer Commemorative Clinic delivers this program across Ontario.

To access this program, contact the clinic by either: