Multi-Site Survey of Victims of Crime and Criminal Justice Professionals across Canada : Summary of Victim Services Providers and Victim Advocacy Group Respondents

TABLE 3: TYPES OF SERVICES PROVIDED BY TYPE OF VICTIM SERVICES (VS) PROVIDERS
Type of Victim Service Provided: All Victim Services Police based VS Court based VS Community based VS System based VS
Make referrals 92% 96% 100% 84% 90%
Provide crisis Support 88% 93% 63% 93% 80%
Accompany victims to court 84% 83% 100% 76% 80%
Inform victims about court procedures 83% 92% 92% 75% 90%
Inform victims about the criminal justice system 82% 91% 92% 75% 90%
Inform victims about victim impact statements 78% 90% 79% 61% 85%
Help victims prepare to testify in court 73% 73% 89% 69% 80%
Inform victims of the opportunity to request restitution 64% 80% 68% 40% 70%
Inform victims about the police investigation 59% 71% 37% 61% 70%
Inform the police, Crown Attorney, or court of victims' safety concerns at bail 59% 57% 76% 63% 70%
Liaise with Crown Attorneys 58% 52% 89% 57% 80%
Provide counselling 55% 34% 61% 78% 60%
Inform victims about bail outcomes 54% 61% 82% 42% 75%
Help victims prepare forms to request restitution 45% 51% 42% 43% 55%