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By the end of this chapter, you should be able to: LO1 Describe the role of the victim in the criminal justice system LO2 Describe the rate of victimization in Canada LO3 Identify those individuals who are most likely to be victimized in Canada LO4 Examine the impact of victimization LO5 Identify the legislation that protects the rights of victims on an international and a national level LO6 Describe the organizations and the types of support available to victims in Canada LO7 Examine the level of victim satisfaction with the criminal justice system Copyright 2013 McGraw-Hill Ryerson Ltd. 1 LEARNING OBJECTIVES
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Copyright 2013 McGraw-Hill Ryerson Ltd. 2 LO3 Age Young people (15-24) are 15 times more likely to be a victim of a violent crime than persons over 65 Marital statusSingle people are more likely to be a victim of violent crime than married people; Common law higher than married persons Aboriginal statusMore likely to be a victim of violent crime Immigration statusImmigrants - less likely to be a victim of crime Involvement in evening activitiesGreater involvement, greater victimization Sexual orientationHomosexual individuals are more likely to be a victim of violent crime Student statusStudents are at higher risk than employed persons Drug useMore likely to be a victim of crime RISK FACTORS INFLUENCING VICTIMIZATION IN CANADA
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Aboriginal people are overrepresented as victims as well as offenders. In 2009 GSS indicated the Aboriginal persons were two times more likely to be a victim of violent crime than non-Aboriginal persons The homicide rate for Aboriginal persons is 8.8 per 100,000; the rate for non-Aboriginal persons is 1.3 per 100, 000 Copyright 2013 McGraw-Hill Ryerson Ltd. 3 LO3 ABORIGINAL PEOPLE AS VICTIMS
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According to the 2004 GSS, gays, lesbians and bisexuals experience higher levels of violent victimization in Canada. The rate for violent crime for gays and lesbians was two and a half times higher than the rate for heterosexuals. Copyright 2013 McGraw-Hill Ryerson Ltd. 4 LO3 SEXUAL ORIENTATION AND VICTIMIZATION
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Copyright 2013 McGraw-Hill Ryerson Ltd. 5 LO3 It is estimated that only one out of every three victims calls the police after victimization. Reasons for reporting are: Sense of duty Victim wants the offender to be arrested To make an insurance claim To seek protection CRIME REPORTED TO THE POLICE
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Copyright 2013 McGraw-Hill Ryerson Ltd. 6 LO3 It is estimated that only one out of every three victims calls the police after victimization. Reasons for not reporting are: Fear and lack of confidence in the police and criminal justice system Do not believe the offence was important enough Police could not do anything about it CRIME NOT REPORTED TO THE POLICE
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Copyright 2013 McGraw-Hill Ryerson Ltd. 7 LO3 VICTIMIZATION COMPARISON TO OTHER COUNTRIES
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Copyright 2013 McGraw-Hill Ryerson Ltd. 8 LO3 The GSS for 2009 indicated that 93% of Canadians feel satisfied with their personal safety. Canadians generally believe that they are not likely to become a victim of crime HOW SAFE DO WE THINK WE ARE?
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