Multi-Site Survey of Victims of Crime and Criminal Justice Professionals across Canada


TABLE 65: BEST TIMES TO INFORM VICTIMS ABOUT VICTIM IMPACT STATEMENTS FOR USE AT SENTENCING
  Victim services (n=318)
As soon as possible after the crime 52%
After someone is arrested and charged 46%
Just before the trial is scheduled 26%
Reminders throughout the process 6%
After a finding of guilt 6%
When victim is ready 6%
Other 4%
Don't know 2%
No response 2%

Note: Respondents could provide more than one response; total sums to more than 100%.