Help for crime victims, including financial compensation in certain cases, is available within the legal system. This sub-topic also includes resources to help children who have been victimized and may need to go to court.
Criminal Law – Rights of victims
Resources: Rights of victims
Part of the Learn Law series, this information sheet explains how victims of violent crime - for example, victims of assault, criminal harassment, child abuse, domestic violence, etc. - may be able to apply for compensation from the Criminal Injuries...
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EnglishThis handbook provides information on many legal issues faced by women who are abused by their partners. It includes information on making a safety plan, preparing to leave, the criminal process and trial, a woman's rights under family law, protection...
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English, Français (français)
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2013
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Booklet/PDFThis website has been created to help anyone involved in an Internet exploitation or "sexting" incident. It looks at:
- Steps you can take when your picture/video is being shared among peers
- Practical steps you can take to get your...
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English, Français (français)This video explains the role of the victim in the Parole Board's decisions on parole for offenders. It describes what information the victim is entitled to have, emphasizes the importance of the victim's information in the parole process, and lists...
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English, Français (français)Recorded on February 21, 2013 - One of the series on Family Law Education for Women (FLEW), this webinar discusses the V/WAP program to support victims and witnesses going through the criminal court process. Carol Nicholson, a Victim/Witness Support...
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EnglishThis blog post creates a scenario in which a young woman is being sexually harassed by her teacher. It discusses what she can do about it, what her legal rights are, what Criminal Code offenses are involved, and what consent means. It lists...
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EnglishThis web page discusses how a victim might choose to file a civil lawsuit or have police lay criminal charges when there has been workplace violence or harassment. It explains what kinds of civil lawsuits can be filed, what it means to sue someone in...
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EnglishA post on the Justice for Children and Youth blog concerns the use of phones, the internet, and other technologies by bullies to mock, intimidate, or terrorize their victims. It looks at the social consequences for victims and the legal consequences...
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EnglishThis guide provides victims with information about the focus of media; the impact of media on victims; the risks/benefits of speaking to the media; modern technology; tips for interacting with the media; and high-profile cases. This may be used as a...
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English, Français (français)This webinar is designed for community workers who support women who have experienced physical violence, sexual violence, or criminal harassment, and are involved...
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EnglishThis handbook has information on what resources are available to assist families and others who have been affected by homicide. It looks at what families may experience, from "After the police leave...what happens now?" to accessing financial...
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English, Français (français)This zine, prepared for a youth audience, has articles and information on topics related to bullying and the law, presented with comics and other graphics.
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EnglishRecorded on May 31, 2012. This webinar looks at the legal process when criminal charges are laid in a domestic dispute. It covers the complete process, from police involvement to the resolution of the case, and what women can expect, whether they are...
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EnglishThis is a series of five info sheets on the criminalization of HIV non-disclosure in Canada.
1. Criminalization of HIV non-disclosure: current Canadian law
2. Prosecutions under the Criminal Code
3. Does criminalizing HIV non-...
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English, Français (français)This handbook includes information about victims' rights, places to go for help, and the criminal justice system. It describes how to get help quickly and what financial compensation is available for crime victims. There is also a glossary and contact...
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English, Français (français)This booklet is an overview of information useful in supporting a testifying child or teenager in Canada. It includes topics such as assumptions about children as witnesses and the testimony of children; trauma and the child witness; court preparation...
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English, Français (français)
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2011
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Booklet/PDFThis web site has information in question and answer form on topics such as finding a lawyer, tickets and fines, lawsuits and disputes, family and criminal law, human rights, and wills and estates. There is a toll-free number people can call to get...
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English, Français (français)This section of the Parole Board of Canada website has information for victims of crime. It covers receiving and providing information about an offender, how much information a victim can receive about an offender and how to get it, participating in a...
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English, Français (français)This web site has information about forced, non-consensual marriage, including what forced marriage is and how someone in a forced marriage can find help. There are also resources for people and service providers who are helping those in forced...
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EnglishThis guide looks at the criminal justice system through questions that crime victims raised based on their experiences. It describes what happens when someone becomes a victim of crime, police procedures, trial, decision, sentencing, appeals, the...
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