CD 784 - Victim Notifications

The Institutional Head/District Director is responsible for developing processes to ensure the Victim Services Unit is notified about events and key decisions related to offenders who are subject to victim notification.

The Institutional Head/District Director must consider victim statements when deciding whether to impose a condition to protect the victim during the offender's temporary absence.

Facilitating victims' attendance at Parole Board hearings, taking their needs into account when setting up hearing rooms, and ensuring their comfort in waiting rooms.

The Institutional Head/District Director must ensure that information about the Correctional Service of Canada's victim services, restorative justice programs, and victim-offender mediation is readily accessible within operational units.

The Institutional Head/District Director is responsible for putting in place procedures that respect non-communication orders and prevent unwanted contact, while allowing offenders who wish to maintain contact with victims to do so.

A written statement provided by a victim detailing the harm caused by a crime and its ongoing impact.

Information sharing with victims may include details about an offender's release plans, conditions, or any other relevant information.

Victims can provide information to the Correctional Service of Canada (CSC) to be considered in decisions related to the offender, even if they choose not to register as a victim.

CSC ensures that victims are kept updated about an offender's status, including their release plans and any changes in their situation.

CSC will try to contact victims using the provided information. If unsuccessful, they may use alternative methods or stop providing information if the victim doesn't want it anymore.

The process of informing victims about specific details related to an offender, such as release plans, parole hearings, or changes in the offender's status.

This unit is responsible for providing information and support to victims of crime.

These officers are responsible for directly working with victims and providing them with information about their rights, services, and the criminal justice process.

This document outlines the fundamental principles for treating victims of crime fairly and respectfully.

This act outlines the rights and responsibilities of victims of crime, including access to information, protection, and participation in the justice system.

This program allows victims to participate in restorative justice processes to address the harm caused by the crime and facilitate healing.

This form is used by individuals to formally request to be registered as a victim and receive information about the offender.

This unit is responsible for handling victim requests and providing them with information about the offender.

The process of formally recognizing someone as a victim and allowing them to receive information about the offender.

This refers to the situation where a victim requests or is notified of information related to an offender's circumstances or progression.

The act of providing victims with information about the offender's release plan, parole hearings, or any changes in their status.

This refers to the situations where a victim's request for information is processed and then fulfilled by the Victim Services Unit.

This process involves assessing the victim's request to determine if they meet the criteria to be registered and receive information about the offender.

This refers to the process of officially placing the victim's contact information in a system to allow for them to receive notifications about the offender.

This refers to the collection of details about the victim, including their contact information, so that they can be reached for notification.

A person directly harmed by an offense, individuals close to the victim, or those harmed by the offender's actions. This includes CSC employees and offenders who were harmed during the offense, but not the individuals who committed the offense.

Victims can choose to receive information about the offender, including their location and release dates. This information is provided by the Victim Services Unit.

A victim's privacy is balanced against the offender's privacy when deciding what information to disclose. Factors like the nature of the information, its timeliness, the impact on the offender, consequences of disclosure/non-disclosure, and relevant factors are considered.

The Victim Services Officer will share mandatory information with eligible victims regardless of their choice to register. This information is based on criteria outlined in the Criminal Code.

Victims can choose to receive information through a representative. They need to provide written authorization to Victim Services.

The Victim Services Unit handles victims' requests for information regarding offenders under witness protection programs or other protection agreements. They work with the RCMP and other justice agencies.

If a victim provides information verbally, a Statement/Observation Report is filled out. If in writing, the information is forwarded to Victim Services for review and distribution.

The Victim Services Officer shares any relevant victim information with the Parole Officer/Primary Worker to assess the risk of the offender or victim.

If a victim's information could affect case management, a specific community assessment process is followed.

The Victim Services Unit forwards requests for information about offenders under protection programs to the National Manager, Restorative Justice and Victim Services, who then directs the request to the Director General, Preventive Security and Intelligence.

The Victim Services Unit is responsible for ensuring that victims are notified of specific events related to offenders, including escapes, warrants of apprehension, and changes of jurisdiction.

In exceptional circumstances, discretionary information or other information can be disclosed to a victim following established protocols and in accordance with the Privacy Act.

The Victim Services Unit is notified about events and key decisions involving offenders for whom victim notification is required. This helps them keep victims informed.

Consideration is given to victim statements when deciding whether to include a condition protecting the victim during the offender's temporary absence. This protects the victim's safety.

Victims are supported by providing information about the Correctional Service of Canada's victim services, restorative justice programs, and victim-offender mediation. This empowers victims to navigate their options.

A person who has suffered harm as a result of an offender's actions, regardless of prosecution or conviction, and who meets eligibility criteria set by the Commissioner.

Information provided by a victim, either verbally or in writing, which is used in case management decisions involving an offender.

The process of notifying victims about key events and decisions involving offenders, ensuring they are informed about relevant developments in their case.

The Victim Services Officer, in consultation with other relevant officials, reviews victim information to determine its impact on decision-making.

Offenders will not be told that a victim has requested or received information about them; this information is also excluded from case management reports.

The Institutional Head/District Director is responsible for developing processes to ensure the Victim Services Unit is notified about events and key decisions related to offenders who are subject to victim notification.

When a victim submits a complaint, the offender will not be notified. Similarly, a victim's contact information will not be shared without their explicit consent.

Information provided by someone who does not meet the definition of a victim or doesn't qualify to receive information as a victim, representative of the victim, or on behalf of a victim.

A person authorized to receive information on behalf of a victim, acting as their designated representative.

Timeframes, information, and notification methods outlined in the Victim Services Notification Guide.

The process of ensuring that victims are informed in a timely manner about events, decisions, and relevant information related to offenders.

Offenders under federal jurisdiction are subject to the provisions of section 26 of the CCRA, while federal offenders incarcerated in provincial facilities are subject to provincial regulations.

For decisions involving offenders where all information cannot be shared due to legal reasons, a summary, or "gist", of the information will be provided to the offender.