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	Victims of crime require a wide variety of assistance depending on their needs. This chapter will outline the avenues an individual can take to address being a victim of crime. These avenues include initiating criminal proceedings, attaining financial compensation for losses incurred as a result of crimes, and otherwise accessing financial assistance earmarked for crime victims.		Victims of crime require a wide variety of assistance depending on their needs. This chapter will outline the avenues an individual can take to address being a victim of crime. These avenues include initiating criminal proceedings, attaining financial compensation for losses incurred as a result of crimes, and otherwise accessing financial assistance earmarked for crime victims.

	:'''Note''': Sexual harassment is considered a form of gender discrimination under human rights legislation. Canadian human rights law imposes a statutory duty on employers to provide a safe and healthy work environment. For information concerning sexual harassment, consult ~~'''Chapter 6: Human Rights~~'''[[Introduction to Human Rights (6:I)]]; and '''[[Introduction to Employment Law (9:I)\|Chapter 9: Employment Law]]'''.		:'''Note''': Sexual harassment is considered a form of gender discrimination under human rights legislation. Canadian human rights law imposes a statutory duty on employers to provide a safe and healthy work environment. For information concerning sexual harassment, consult '''[[Introduction to Human Rights (6:I)\|Chapter 6: Human Rights]]'''; and '''[[Introduction to Employment Law (9:I)\|Chapter 9: Employment Law]]'''.

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	Victims of crime require a wide variety of assistance depending on their needs. This chapter will outline the avenues an individual can take to address being a victim of crime. These avenues include initiating criminal proceedings, attaining financial compensation for losses incurred as a result of crimes, and otherwise accessing financial assistance earmarked for crime victims.		Victims of crime require a wide variety of assistance depending on their needs. This chapter will outline the avenues an individual can take to address being a victim of crime. These avenues include initiating criminal proceedings, attaining financial compensation for losses incurred as a result of crimes, and otherwise accessing financial assistance earmarked for crime victims.

			:'''Note''': Sexual harassment is considered a form of gender discrimination under human rights legislation. Canadian human rights law imposes a statutory duty on employers to provide a safe and healthy work environment. For information concerning sexual harassment, consult '''Chapter 6: Human Rights'''[[Introduction to Human Rights (6:I)]]; and '''[[Introduction to Employment Law (9:I)\|Chapter 9: Employment Law]]'''.

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	This Manual is intended for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice or an opinion on any issue. Nothing herein creates a solicitor-client relationship. All information in this Manual is of a general and summary nature that is subject to exceptions, different interpretations of the law by courts, and changes to the law from time to time. LSLAP and all persons involved in writing and editing this Manual provide no representations or warranties whatsoever as to the accuracy of, and disclaim all liability and responsibility for, the contents of this Manual. Persons reading this Manual should always seek independent legal advice particular to their circumstances.

	Victims of crime require a wide variety of assistance depending on their needs. This chapter will outline the avenues an individual can take to address being a victim of crime. These avenues include initiating criminal proceedings, attaining financial compensation for losses incurred as a result of crimes, and otherwise accessing financial assistance earmarked for crime victims.		Victims of crime require a wide variety of assistance depending on their needs. This chapter will outline the avenues an individual can take to address being a victim of crime. These avenues include initiating criminal proceedings, attaining financial compensation for losses incurred as a result of crimes, and otherwise accessing financial assistance earmarked for crime victims.

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			This Manual is intended for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice or an opinion on any issue. Nothing herein creates a solicitor-client relationship. All information in this Manual is of a general and summary nature that is subject to exceptions, different interpretations of the law by courts, and changes to the law from time to time. LSLAP and all persons involved in writing and editing this Manual provide no representations or warranties whatsoever as to the accuracy of, and disclaim all liability and responsibility for, the contents of this Manual. Persons reading this Manual should always seek independent legal advice particular to their circumstances.

	Victims of crime require a wide variety of assistance depending on their needs. This chapter will outline the avenues an individual can take to address being a victim of crime. These avenues include initiating criminal proceedings, attaining financial compensation for losses incurred as a result of crimes, and otherwise accessing financial assistance earmarked for crime victims.		Victims of crime require a wide variety of assistance depending on their needs. This chapter will outline the avenues an individual can take to address being a victim of crime. These avenues include initiating criminal proceedings, attaining financial compensation for losses incurred as a result of crimes, and otherwise accessing financial assistance earmarked for crime victims.

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	Victims of crime require a wide variety of assistance depending on their needs. This chapter will outline the avenues an individual can take to address being a victim of crime.		Victims of crime require a wide variety of assistance depending on their needs. This chapter will outline the avenues an individual can take to address being a victim of crime.

	In 2015, Parliament enacted the ''Canadian Victims Bill of Rights'', SC 2015, c 13, s 2 [''CVBR''], which came into force on July 23, 2015. The ''CVBR'' recognizes that victims of crime and their families deserve to be treated with compassion and respect, and have the right to be considered throughout the criminal justice system. In particular, the ''CVBR'' acknowledges that victims' rights include the following:		In 2015, Parliament enacted the ''Canadian Victims Bill of Rights'', SC 2015, c 13, s 2 [''CVBR''], which came into force on July 23, 2015. The ''CVBR'' recognizes that victims of crime and their families deserve to be treated with compassion and respect, and have the right to be considered throughout the criminal justice system. In particular, the ''CVBR'' acknowledges that victims' rights include the following:

	*the right to information about the criminal justice system, the services and programs available to victims of crime, and the complaint procedures available to victims when their rights have been infringed or denied (''CVBR'', s 6);		*the right to information about the criminal justice system, the services and programs available to victims of crime, and the complaint procedures available to victims when their rights have been infringed or denied (''CVBR'', s 6);
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	*the right to have a restitution order entered as a civil court judgment that is enforceable against the offender if the amount owing under the restitution order is not paid (''CVBR'', s 17).		*the right to have a restitution order entered as a civil court judgment that is enforceable against the offender if the amount owing under the restitution order is not paid (''CVBR'', s 17).

	The ''CVBR'' provides victims of crime the right to make a complaint to the relevant federal, provincial, or territorial department, agency, or body if they believe that any of their rights under the Act have been infringed or denied (s 25). It is important to note, however, that the CVBR does not create a civil cause of action for victims (s 28) nor does it grant victims the status of party to criminal proceedings.		The ''CVBR'' provides victims of crime the right to make a complaint to the relevant federal, provincial, or territorial department, agency, or body if they believe that any of their rights under the Act have been infringed or denied (s 25). It is important to note, however, that the CVBR does not create a civil cause of action for victims (s 28) nor does it grant victims the status of party to criminal proceedings.

	:'''NOTE:''' Sexual harassment is considered a form of gender discrimination under human rights legislation. Canadian human rights law imposes a statutory duty on employers to provide a safe and healthy work environment. Corporate employers are also liable for sexual harassment. For information concerning sexual harassment, consult [[Introduction_to_Human_Rights_(6:I)\|Chapter 6: Human Rights]]; and [[Introduction_to_Employment_Law_(9:I)\|Chapter 9: Employment Law]].		:'''NOTE:''' Sexual harassment is considered a form of gender discrimination under human rights legislation. Canadian human rights law imposes a statutory duty on employers to provide a safe and healthy work environment. Corporate employers are also liable for sexual harassment. For information concerning sexual harassment, consult [[Introduction_to_Human_Rights_(6:I)\|Chapter 6: Human Rights]]; and [[Introduction_to_Employment_Law_(9:I)\|Chapter 9: Employment Law]].

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	Victims of crime require a wide variety of assistance depending on their needs. This chapter will outline the avenues an individual can take to address being a victim of crime.		Victims of crime require a wide variety of assistance depending on their needs. This chapter will outline the avenues an individual can take to address being a victim of crime.

	In 2015, Parliament enacted the ''Canadian Victims Bill of Rights'', SC 2015, c 13, s 2 [''CVBR''], which came into force on July 23, 2015. The ''CVBR'' recognizes that victims of crime and their families deserve to be treated with compassion and respect, and have the right to be considered throughout the criminal justice system. In particular, the ''CVBR'' acknowledges that victims ~~of crime have~~ the following ~~rights~~:		In 2015, Parliament enacted the ''Canadian Victims Bill of Rights'', SC 2015, c 13, s 2 [''CVBR''], which came into force on July 23, 2015. The ''CVBR'' recognizes that victims of crime and their families deserve to be treated with compassion and respect, and have the right to be considered throughout the criminal justice system. In particular, the ''CVBR'' acknowledges that victims' rights include the following:
	*the right to information about the criminal justice system, the services and programs available to victims of crime, and the complaint procedures available to victims when their rights have been infringed or denied
	*the right to information about the status of criminal proceedings and information about hearings after the accused is found not criminally responsible on account of mental disorder or is found to be unfit to stand trial		*the right to information about the criminal justice system, the services and programs available to victims of crime, and the complaint procedures available to victims when their rights have been infringed or denied (''CVBR'', s 6);
	*the right to have their security and privacy considered by the appropriate authorities in the criminal justice system		*the right to information, upon request, about the status and outcome of investigations into an offence (''CVBR'', s 7(a));
	*the right to protection from intimidation and retaliation		*the right to information about the status of criminal proceedings and information about hearings after the accused is found not criminally responsible on account of mental disorder or is found to be unfit to stand trial (''CVBR'', s 8(b));
	*the right to request testimonial aids		*the right to have their security and privacy considered by the appropriate authorities in the criminal justice system (''CVBR'', s 9);
	*the right to have the courts consider making a restitution order against the offender		*the right to protection from intimidation and retaliation, including having their privacy considered by authorities and having their identity protected during proceedings related to the offence (''CVBR'', ss 10–12);
	*the right to have a restitution order entered as a civil court judgment that is enforceable against the offender if the amount owing under the restitution order is not paid		*the right to request testimonial aids (''CVBR'', s 13);
			*the right to present a victim impact statement and have it considered (''CVBR'', s 15);
			*the right to have the courts consider making a restitution order against the offender (''CVBR'', s 16); and
			*the right to have a restitution order entered as a civil court judgment that is enforceable against the offender if the amount owing under the restitution order is not paid (''CVBR'', s 17).

	The ''CVBR'' provides victims of crime the right to make a complaint to the relevant federal, provincial, or territorial department, agency, or body if they believe that any of their rights under the Act have been infringed or denied (s 25). It is important to note, however, that the CVBR does not create a civil cause of action for victims (s 28) nor does it grant victims the status of party to criminal proceedings.		The ''CVBR'' provides victims of crime the right to make a complaint to the relevant federal, provincial, or territorial department, agency, or body if they believe that any of their rights under the Act have been infringed or denied (s 25). It is important to note, however, that the CVBR does not create a civil cause of action for victims (s 28) nor does it grant victims the status of party to criminal proceedings.

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