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?
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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% |
- Note 1: Respondents could give more than one answer.
- Note 2: Open-ended question.
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