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


TABLE 90: 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%