Multi-Site Survey of Victims of Crime and Criminal Justice Professionals across Canada : Summary of Victim Services Providers and Victim Advocacy Group Respondents
TABLE 28: WHAT HAS BEEN ACCOMPLISHED BY THE CRIMINAL CODE PROVISIONS INTENDED TO BENEFIT VICTIMS?
Victim Services (N=318)
Crown Attorney (N=188)
Defence Counsel (N=185)
Judiciary (N=110)
Police (N=686)
Advocacy Groups (N=47)
Gives victims a voice or opportunity for input
11%
25%
12%
27%
9%
15%
More balanced criminal justice system
13%
19%
10%
24%
7%
4%
Victims more satisfied or informed
11%
11%
5%
16%
3%
--
Victim testimony or experience easier
--
9%
--
--
1%
--
Better protection of victims
3%
7%
--
12%
5%
11%
Victim impact statement positive
5%
3%
--
8%
2%
--
More restitution
--
2%
--
6%
--
6%
Don't know or No response
52%
28%
25%
23%
47%
35%
Note 1: Respondents could give more than one answer.
Note 2: Open-ended question.
Date modified:
2021-12-14
Department of Justice Canada
Government of Canada
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