Victimology Flashcards
What is victimology
The study of victims, their experiences, and the impact of victimization on individuals and society
What are victim services
Programs and support systems designed to assist victims of crime, providing resources such as counseling, advocacy, and information
What are victim rights?
Statutory or constitutional entitlements afforded to victims of crime, including access to information, restitution, protection, and participation in legal proceedings
What is the prevalence of victimization
Approximately 25% of Canadians experience theft or assault, with victims often facing financial loss, injury, and emotional trauma
What are the impacts of victimization
Victims may suffer financial loss, injury, emotional pain, and trauma, with costs estimated at up to $83 billion per year for all victims
What are the needs of victims
Rights include recognition of harm, access to information and services, restitution, protection, and participation in legal processes
What are the origins of victimology as a field in the modern day
Emerging in the 1980s, victimology gained traction through federal-provincial task force recommendations aimed at gathering data and providing support for victims of crime
What is the Bill of Rights for Victims
Introduced in 2014, it grants victims rights such as access to information, restitution, protection, participation, and complaint mechanisms
What is the relationship between victims and the police
The proportion of victims reporting to the police declined, especially for victims of sexual assault, due to limited awareness and availability of victim services
What are victim assistance services
Essential programs providing health services, PTSD care, and support for victims of crime, with initiatives like Nina’s Place offering comprehensive assistance
