Victim Justice Network Creates Resource for Crime Victims
December 8, 2015 - One of the key objectives of the Victim Justice Network (VJN) is to provide victims of crime with greater access to information on services, supports and other resources.
Victim Impact Statements in Canada: Past, Present, and Future
Recorded on April 10, 2014 - In support of National Victims of Crime Awareness Week from April 7th to 11th, this webinar will provide an overview of the application of Victim Impact Statements in the criminal justice system in Canada, how it has evolved over the past 10 years, and what to look for in the future.
The cost of crime in Canada has soared to the all-time high of $85 billion while crime rates continued to fall, according to a report released by the Fraser Institute. The report written by Stephen Easton, Hilary Furness and Paul Brantingham says the cost of crime has increased from $42.4 billion in 1998.
Bill C-32 – The Canadian Victim Bill of Rights: Shaping the Future
Recorded on April 22, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. E.D.T. - In support of National Victims of Crime Awareness Week in 2015 from April 19th to 25th, this webinar examines Bill C-32 - The Canadian Victim Bill of Rights and its impact on victims of crime once enacted.