Forms an organization whose purpose is to act as an information, referral and networking resource for Canadian victim assistance organizations, individuals advocates, professionals, victims of crime and tragedy, and the general public.
Internal Notes :
url (http://www.vaonline.org/cava/) does not appear valid, changed to current link
Explores possible strategies to prevent gender-based crime. Discusses the consequences of this kind of crime for women, girls and the community as a whole.
Forme le plan d'action du gouvernement du Canada pour réduire la criminalité en s'attaquant à ses causes profondes afin de bâtir des communautés plus fortes et plus saines. Il s'agit d'un partenariat entre Justice Canada et le Solliciteur général du Canada. // Forms the Government of Canada's action plan to reduce crime by addressing its root causes in order to build stronger, healthier communities. It is a partnership between Justice Canada and the Solicitor General of Canada.
Internal Notes :
url (http://www.prevention.gc.ca/) does not appear valid
multiple languages found - // in abstract, changed to current link
Highlights some of the major challenges and critical issues regarding the use of actuarial risk assessment tools and procedures, designed for adults, on criminalized young women. States that the use of these tools can be used only after these young women have been assessed or categorized on the basis of their respective degrees of disadvantage and marginalization.
Forms a research and teaching unit at the University of Toronto. Studies crime, order, and security from a variety of disciplinary perspectives and theoretical approaches.
Provides the research, development, and evaluation agency of the U.S. Department of Justice and is solely dedicated to researching crime control and justice issues. Also provides objective, independent, evidence-based knowledge and tools to meet the challenges of crime and justice, particularly at the State and local levels.
British Columbia Centre of Excellence for Women's Health (BCCEWH)
Media Type:
Paper
Online
Author:
Patricia M. Lee
Examines the current policy of the Sexual Assault Service at British Columbia's Women's Hospital and Health Centre regarding the collection of evidence from an unconscious patient/victim of sexual assault.
