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Guidelines for working with victims• Be aware of the dynamics of victimization. Be especially sensitive to thefact that victims may be vulnerable to pressure from anyone seen as anauthority figure (e.g., a police officer, volunteer, even the offender).• When assessing a referral, determine whether participation in theprocess may jeopardize the victim’s emotional, psychological, orphysical safety.• Give victims complete and accurate information about the restorativejustice process, their choice to participate, and the limits toconfidentiality and privacy. Make sure that victims understand that thegoal of the process is not reconciliation and that there is no expectationthat they will forgive the offender.• Be aware that a victim’s readiness to participate in the process isaffected by various factors and that he or she will require support whendeciding whether to participate. Victim services programs have themandate and expertise to provide that support. (For more informationon victim services programs, see page 22.)• Ensure that the victim is represented at the non-judicial conference todiscuss the circumstances of the offence. If the victims themselvescannot or are unwilling to attend, have the victim impact statementread at the conference, or arrange for a surrogate to represent thevictim’s perspective and concerns.• Ensure that victims are informed about the outcome of the process andany agreement that the offender is expected to fulfil. Recognize that theoutcome for the victim is as important as the outcome for the offenderor the community.• Familiarize yourself with the victim support organizations in your area.You will need this information in order to make effective referrals. (Formore information, see page 22.)• With the help of these organizations, develop a checklist of victimconcerns that may arise before, during, and after the non-judicialconference. This checklist will enable you to provide victims with thepre- and post-conference support they need.• Work with these agencies to ensure that victims’ needs are met.Consult with victim services staff and volunteers, and include them aspartners in your community work. (See Appendix E.)• When you meet with victims, find out whether they are aware of thesupport services available to them and whether they have receivedGuidelines for Working with Victims and Offenders 21
service. (For details on the provincial Helpline for victims, see page 23.)Some victims may already be involved with a victim servicesorganization. If so, that agency would be responsible for ensuringconsistency of service and ongoing support.• Ensure that program volunteers receive training on victimization andtrauma.Victim support servicesThe Victim Services Division of the Ministry of Public Safety and SolicitorGeneral funds a province-wide network of victim services programs thatprovide victims of crime with emotional support and practical assistancethroughout the justice process, and help them recover from the impact ofcrime.There are two general categories of victim support services: police-basedvictim services and specialized victim services. If more than one service isavailable in an area, protocols exist to ensure that services are coordinated.POLICE-BASED VICTIM SERVICESServing as the first point of contact for victims, these agencies areresponsible for the following:• Providing information, practical assistance, and emotional support tohelp the victim fully participate in the criminal justice system• Serving as a link between the victim and the justice system• Making referrals to resources• Serving secondary victims of crime, such as relatives, friends, andwitnesses• Providing some mobile crisis servicesSPECIALIZED VICTIM SERVICESThese agencies assist victims of sexual offences, violence against women inrelationships, and child sexual abuse by providing the following:• Information, practical assistance, and emotional support• Crisis servicesGuidelines for Working with Victims and Offenders 22
Page 12 and 13: clarify the offender’s version of
Page 14 and 15: • Who has a stake in this situati
Page 16 and 17: Is the future addressed?• Is ther
Page 18 and 19: Administering the program• Ensure
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Page 24 and 25: • Information on the justice syst
Page 26 and 27: committed, they then decide how to
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Page 32 and 33: and how offences are affecting your
Page 34 and 35: • Victim services and other justi
Page 36 and 37: undertake each action, and set real
Page 38 and 39: • Effects of victimization• Wor
Page 40 and 41: • Volunteers and any other person
Page 42 and 43: RECORDS MANAGEMENTThe goal of a rec
Page 44 and 45: of the provincial government. The p
Page 46 and 47: • Facilitate restorative justice
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Page 51 and 52: General criteriaCommunity Accountab
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Page 55 and 56: AppendicesAppendix A - Categories o
Page 57 and 58: CATEGORIES OF OFFENCES* Please note
Page 59 and 60: VICTIMS OF CRIME ACT[RSBC 1996] CHA
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Page 67 and 68: Appendix C - References to Victims
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Page 71 and 72: Appendix D - References to Victims
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Appendix E - Victim Service Directo
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Appendix F - Extrajudicial Measures
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measures if the YP has previously b
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Appendix G - Restorative Justice Pr
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Provincial Directory of Restorative
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Port McNeillPrince GeorgePrince Rup
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Community Youth Justice ProgramFras
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100 Mile House Community Accountabi
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Justice Alternatives - Lakes Distri
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West Shuswap Alternative MeasuresCo
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Chilliwack Restorative Justiceand Y
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Clearwater Restorative Justice Prog
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Cranbrook Community Restorative Jus
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Dawson Creek Community Justice Prog
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Fort St. John Community Justice Pro
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Fraser Region Community Justice Ini
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Golden Youth and Adult Diversion Pr
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Harrison-Kent Youth Diversionand Co
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Secwepemc Community JusticeContact
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Central Okanagan Restorative Justic
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Ladysmith and District Community Ac
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Langley Youth and Family ServicesCo
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Justice Alternatives for MackenzieC
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Community Peacemaking CirclesContac
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North Cowichan/ Duncan Restorative
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Peachland Restorative JusticeContac
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Port Hardy Restorative Justice Soci
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Whu’ Neeh Nee’ - Guiders Of Our
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School District #69 Qualicum Restor
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Community ConnectionsContact Inform
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Community Justice of Salt Spring Is
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Peninsula CrossRoads Community Just
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Trail Youth Justice ProgramContact
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Vancouver Aboriginal Transformative
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North Saanich/ Sidney Restorative J
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Restorative Justice SaanichContact
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Restorative Justice CoalitionContac
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West Shore Community Justice Progra
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Appendix H - Training ResourcesAppe
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Latimer, Jeff; Dowden, Craig and Da
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Sample Form[INSERT PROGRAM NAME]OAT
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Sample FormCOMMUNITY ACCOUNTABILITY
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Sample FormCOMMUNITY ACCOUNTABILITY
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1PROGRAM PLAN TEMPLATEYour program
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QUARTERLY DATA COLLECTION FORMName
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COMMENTS:__________________________
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