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Personal assault

This section provides instructions and advice on preventing personal assault. Personal assault is an offence that is punishable by law. An assault may take the form of:

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Montréal CAVAC - Crime victims assistance centre

The free, confidential professional services offered by the CAVAC (crime victims assistance centre) are for people who have fallen victim to criminal actions, for their friends and family, and for witnesses to crime. CAVAC provides assistance whether or not the perpetrators of the crime have been identified, arrested, charged or found guilty.

The CAVAC provides crime victims with tools to help them regain their confidence and take control of their lives as quickly as possible. The services offered by CAVAC include:

  • Telephone consultation
  • Screening, comfort and moral support
  • Intervention in post-traumatic stress situations
  • Information on the steps of the legal process
  • Information on legal proceedings and decisions rendered by judges (CAVAC INFO program)
  • Information on victim's rights and recourse, especially in terms of compensation
  • Identification of specialized community resources
  • Coaching for the victim in these processes

These services are offered in French, English and Spanish.

www.cavacmontreal.qc.ca

CAVAC service points in Montréal:  

Near Du Collège metro station:
404, boulevard Décarie, suite 306
Montréal, Québec   H4L 5E6
514-744-5048

Near Beaubien metro station:
1030, rue Beaubien Est, 4th floor
Montréal, Québec   H2S 1T4
514-277-9860

Chambre de la jeunesse
410, rue Bellechasse Est, suite 1.045
Montréal, Québec   H2S 1X3
514-864-1500

Near Cadillac metro station:
6070, rue Sherbrooke Est, suite 207
Montréal, Québec   H1N 1C1
514-645-9333

Palais de justice de Montréal
1, rue Notre-Dame Est, suite 5.10
Montréal, Québec   H2Y 1B6
514-393-2083

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