CC102 Chapter Notes - Chapter 3: Nimby
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~ # of incidents known to police (per 100,000 people) ~ west from ontario have higher crime rates. ~ crime rates going down - affected by age demographics, less younger population. ~ dark figure of crime - crime that occurs vs. crime that"s reported. ~ prevalence - of canadians report victimization. ~ demographic - majority under 30yrs (males 18-24 victim of violence) ~ cj based services (victim services), shelters, crisis lines, hospital/mental health services, self-help groups, translation services. Barriers to access - police fail to provide info, language and access, pressure from families. ~ restitution - court-ordered payment (offender pays victim) ~ greater in areas where there is a high proportion of low income families. ~ residents who identify social disorder in neighbourhood. ~ 65 yrs and older tend to be more fearful. ~ revictimization - negative impact on victims of crime caused by decisions and actions of of cj personnel.
