Explains the criminal charges that can be laid, and the options for restitution. Discusses civil action or suing, and the Victims Bill of Rights. Describes harassment and discrimination and provides further contact information.
Details how to report abuse and what will happen when the police are called. Indicates how to get protection from an abuser. Explains what kinds of abuse can and cannot be considered crimes. Explains what happens when charges are laid, and what to do if they're not. Suggests where to get advice.
Explains that the court has an obligation to accommodate disabilities, and what kind of accommodations can be made. Gives information about testifying and disclosure.
Discusses possible outcomes of the trial, and the different types of sentencing. Explains that the victim can tell the judge how the abuse affected them; this will be considered when the offender is sentenced.
Discusses abuse towards persons with disabilities and gives examples. Explains who an abuser may be, how to tell someone and who to tell of abuse. Provides contacts for further information.
Discusses perpetrator, victim, relational, and community responsiveness risk factors relating to the murder of a woman by her current or former intimate partner. Reviews media reports for this crime in BC in 2002.
Analyzes the various effects of multiple victim child sexual abuse (MVCSA) in a rural community. Provides some guidelines and procedures designed to prevent such occurrences. Includes references.
