Using the eight core needs of victims as a metric, discuss the extent which the needs and rights of crime victims have been satisfied in relation to specific criminal cases prosecuted in Canada. Could you please explain with further details, thank you!

 

below are the eight core needs of victims of crime

1. Right to recognition that they have been harmed

2. Right to information: about reparation, service available, CJS processes

3. Right to assistance: access to victim services

4. Right to reparation: financial recovery, including restitution from the offender and compensation from the state

5. Right to be protected from the accused

6. Right to participation and representation in the criminal Justice process

7. Right to effective public policies to reduce victimization

8. Right to implementation: there must be a remedy if these rights are not adequately implemented

    

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Interpersonal crime will cause victims in Canada $1.5 billion in costs and pain and suffering. • Less than: • 33% of victims call police to report the crime; this is even lower for sexual assault victims • 3% of victims will see "their" offender convicted • Correctional services cost $180 million, yet expenditures on victim services and rights is only $10 million. • Police are unlikely to inform victims of available services. . Most eligible victims will not know of or receive restitution or compensation. • Victim impact statements do not impact sentences. Interpersonal crime will cause victims in Canada $1.5 billion in costs and pain and suffering. • Less than: • 33% of victims call police to report the crime; this is even lower for sexual assault victims • 3% of victims will see "their" offender convicted • Correctional services cost $180 million, yet expenditures on victim services and rights is only $10 million. • Police are unlikely to inform victims of available services. . Most eligible victims will not know of or receive restitution or compensation. • Victim impact statements do not impact sentences.

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