Multi-Site Survey of Victims of Crime and Criminal Justice Professionals across Canada
Type of Victim Service Provided: | All Victim Services | Police based VS | Court based VS | Community based VS | System based VS |
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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.
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