Canadian Centre for Justice Statistics
Authority - Statistics Act, Revised Statutes of Canada, 1985, Chapter S-19
Confidential When Completed
Introduction
This information is collected under the authority of the Statistics Act, Revised Statutes of Canada, 1985, Chapter S-19.
Purpose of the survey
The purpose of the Canadian Victim Services Indicators survey is to collect aggregate data from victim services directorates of provincial and territorial governments to provide information on the characteristics of victims accessing services, the types of services utilized, and case load demands in order to better develop programs and services for victims of violence.
While participation in this survey is voluntary, your co-operation is important to ensure that information collected in this survey is as accurate and comprehensive as possible.
Confidentiality
Statistics Canada is prohibited by law from releasing any information it collects which could identify any person, business, or organization, unless consent has been given by the respondent or as permitted by the Statistics Act. Statistics Canada will use the information from this survey for statistical purposes. If necessary, data are suppressed to prevent direct or residual disclosure of identifiable data.
Fax or e-mail transmission disclosure
Statistics Canada advises you that there could be a risk of disclosure during the transmission of information by facsimile or e-mail. However, upon receipt, Statistics Canada will provide the guaranteed level of protection afforded all information collected under the authority of the Statistics Act.
Record linkages
To enhance the data from this survey, Statistics Canada may combine it with information from other surveys or from administrative sources.
General instructions
1. Please complete and return by January 26, 2018.
2. Please refer to the Reporting Guide for survey definitions and instructions regarding what to measure and how to record it. If there are deviations from the survey definitions, please note these in the comment section provided for each question. As well, please indicate in the comments section, any changes in victim service delivery in your jurisdiction that may have affected this year's data.
3. Please provide a figure in all boxes. If there is no amount for a particular box, enter one of the following:
- 0 - when the amount is zero;
- X - when the figure is not available in your jurisdiction
- N - when the figure is not applicable in your jurisdiction
4. The reference period for the data provided is calendar year 2016.
Please fax or email the completed version of the form to:
Mary Allen
mary.allen@statcan.gc.ca
Fax (613) 951-6615
Or, submit the completed questionnaire via Statistics Canada's e-File Transfer Service.
Question 1 Coverage of victim services
Definition of a victim (and victim types)
A victim is defined as an individual who has suffered physical or emotional harm, property damage or economic loss as the result of the commission of an offence (Direct victim).
The following individuals will also be able to exercise their rights when a victim is deceased or incapable of acting on his or her own behalf (Family members of victims):
- The victim's spouse or common-law partner;
- A relative or dependant of the victim; and
- Anyone who has custody of the victim, or is responsible for the care or support of the victim's dependant.
a) Please list all the data sources you are using to answer this survey (ex. victim services internal database, police data, reports from community based (funded) agencies, etc).
b) Please describe which victims (new referrals) are included in your data and how direct victims and family members of victims are counted. Please note any important differences from the definitions above. For example, some jurisdictions only have information for victims once a charge has been laid, and some databases may count family members once per household or once per direct victim, not as individual victims. Other databases include all secondary victims.
c) Are you able to provide information for calendar year 2016? If you are unable to do so (for example, you only have fiscal year information available), please explain.
Question 2 Number of victims assisted by age and gender
Providing detailed breakdowns where possible, please indicate the total number of persons (new referrals) assisted in 2016 by victim services by age and gender. If some data is unavailable by age or gender, enter "X" into the appropriate box and report as unknown (see Guide for example).
a) Number of persons assisted by age at time of service (including businesses)
| Direct victim | Family member(s) of victim | Total | |
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| Adult (18 years and older) | |||
| Children and Youth (under 18 years) | |||
| Unknown (include businesses) | |||
| Total |
b) Number of persons assisted by reported gender (including businesses)
| Direct victim | Family member(s) of victim | Total | |
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| Male | |||
| Female | |||
| Other (please specify) | |||
| Unknown (include businesses) | |||
| Total |
c) Are business victims included in the data above? (Check one)
- Yes
- No
d) If yes, please indicate the number of businesses assisted in 2016
Comments/deviations from survey definitions (ex: different age groups) or deviations from standard victim type (please specify)
Question 3 Number of victims assisted by offence
Providing detailed breakdowns where possible, please indicate the total number of persons (new referrals) assisted in 2016 by most serious offence. Exclude victims where no criminal offence occurred. If some data is unavailable by most serious offence, enter "X" into the appropriate box and report as unknown. If assisting victims of particular offences is not applicable in your jurisdiction, enter "N" into the appropriate box (see Guide for examples).
| Direct victim | Family member(s) of victim | Total | |
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| Total Criminal Code violent offences | |||
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Homicide
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Other offences causing death (excluding traffic violations)
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Sexual assault
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Adult victims aged 18 or over
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Child victims under age 18
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Sexual violations against children
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Physical assault
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Robbery
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Uttering threats or Criminal harassment
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Other violent offences (see Reporting Guide)
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| Total Criminal Code Non-violent offences | |||
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Break and enter
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Motor vehicle theft
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Other theft
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Fraud
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Other non-violent offences (see Reporting Guide)
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| Total Criminal Code traffic offences (including impaired driving) | |||
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Traffic offences causing death
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Traffic offences causing bodily harm
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| Unknown offence |
Comments/deviations from survey definitions (ex: treatment (count) of family members of homicide victims) (please specify)
Question 4 Victim services case load
Providing detailed breakdowns where possible, please indicate the number of services offered or provided to victims (new referrals) in 2016 by service type. Enter "N" into the appropriate box if the service type is not applicable in your jurisdiction (see Guide for explainations of these service types with examples).
| Offered to victims | Provided to victims | ||
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| Referrals (such as referrals to restorative justice programs and counseling services) |
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| Counseling services | |||
| Restorative justice | |||
| Crisis services (such as crisis counseling or crisis telephone line) |
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| Safety planning and risk assessment | Prevention training (for victims) | ||
| Risk assessment (conduct or coordinate) | |||
| Child protection services | |||
| Safety planning - immediate | |||
| Safety planning - long term | |||
| Emotional support (such as short-term or trauma counseling) |
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| Medical support (such as hospital accompaniment) |
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| Liaison services (such as working with other agencies) |
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| Shelter assistance | |||
| Justice system information | Case/trial updates | ||
| Court orientation/information | |||
| Information on criminal justice system structure and process | |||
| Legal information | |||
| Victim notification (e.g., hearings, offender relocation, offender release) | |||
| Participation | Court accompaniment | ||
| Victim/witness preparation | |||
| Assistance with victim impact statements | |||
| Compensation support | Claims assistance | ||
| Compensation – financial | |||
| Compensation – other (e.g., pay fees for professional counseling) | |||
| Other (please specify) | |||
Comments related to the types of services included in these counts (please specify)
Question 5 Victim and Community Impact Statements
| Total | |
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| Number of VIS forms provided by victim services | |
| Number of VIS filed to police, prosecution (crown), courts or victim services |
| Total | |
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| Number of CIS forms provided by victim services | |
| Number of CIS filed to police, prosecution (crown), courts or victim services |
Comments/deviations from survey definitions (please specify)
Respondent
- Name
- Jurisdiction
- Contact
- Phone #
- Date
Thank you for your important contribution to the Canadian Victim Services Indicators