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%
Note: Respondents could provide more than one response, therefore totals sum to more than 100%.
Respondents who gave no response are not included.
Date modified:
2021-12-14
Department of Justice Canada
Government of Canada
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