Victim Crisis Unit
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The week of April 10-16, 2011, marks National Victims of Crime Awareness Week. What is the purpose of a victim impact statement? a) To give victims a voice in the criminal justice system. b) To allow victims to participate in the sentencing of an offender. c) To explain to the court and the offender how a crime has affected the victim. d) All of the above. The Right Answer: The right answer is D. The purpose of a victim impact statement is to give victims a voice in the criminal justice system. It allows victims to participate in the sentencing of an offender by allowing them to explain to the court and the offender, how a crime has affected them. |
The Ottawa Police Service Victim Crisis Unit is dedicated to providing crisis intervention and post trauma counseling to victims of crime and tragic circumstances. Professional Crisis Counselors can provide crisis intervention, assessments, safety planning and referrals to appropriate community partners. The Victim Crisis Unit works in partnership with Ottawa Victim Services.
Ottawa Victim Services: is a community based agency that provides emotional support, practical assistance, referrals and advocacy to individuals who have been victimized as a result of a crime or tragic circumstance. Ottawa Victim Services uses trained, dedicated volunteers.
If you are a victim needing assistance or information, contact the Ottawa Police Service Victim Crisis Unit:
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