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Victims of crime require a wide variety of assistance depending on their needs. | 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. | ||
Sexual harassment is considered a form of | :'''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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| This information applies to British Columbia, Canada. Last reviewed for legal accuracy by the Law Students' Legal Advice Program on 25 August 2025. |
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; and Chapter 9: Employment Law.
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