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It is important for victims of crime to understand their rights and the supports that are in place to assist them in the aftermath.
A victim of crime is anyone who is harmed by a crime. This could be someone whose bike was stolen from outside a store, someone who was injured by a drunk driver or someone who has been assaulted. The harm can be physical, emotional or financial.
Victims of crime may have some concerns about becoming involved in the criminal justice system. This section provides information that can help address some of these concerns.
For many victims of crime, ensuring their own personal safety may be their most pressing concern. Legal responses to some common concerns are covered in this section.
Taking steps to take care of yourself does not need to be complicated. However, recognizing common reactions to trauma and finding ways to deal with it is important.
Victims of crime may be able to ask for financial compensation for some losses they have suffered as the result of a crime.
Reporting a crime can be stressful. Knowing what happens when you report a crime can make the process easier. You may also wonder whether charges will be laid and, if so, whether the accused will stay in jail.
Not all criminal offences are dealt with inside the court process. This section discusses when alternative measures can be used as well as the victim's role in the process.
When a person accused of a crime pleads not guilty, a trial must be held to determine the matter. Victims have an important role to play in the trial process.
After an offender is found guilty or pleads guilty, they will be sentenced. The victim can play an important role during sentencing.
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