CRM 3306 Lecture Notes - Lecture 2: Victimology, Fair Deal, Psychological Trauma

• School: University of Ottawa
• Department: Criminology
• Course: CRM 3306
• Professor: Irvin Waller

Document Summary

Neville-lake case; how it is a case that is named after the victim and not the accused. Important ministries: ministry of health; victims are affected in their mental, physical, emotional, psychological health (emotional and psychological trauma very limited, ministry of community safety and corrections; run the opp. Obvious rights for a person victimized by crime are not guaranteed such as the right to: Reasonable protection from criminal acts section 7 in charter: everyone has the right to life, liberty and security of the person and the right not to be deprived thereof except in accordance with the principles of fundamental justice. Redress for pain, loss and injury inflicted by crime beyond general welfare and health care. Dignity, respect and a fair deal from police, courts and correctional authorities: look at police budget and see how they are going to reinforce the laws. Key turning points in victim movement"s influencing reform. More than 32 states have constitutional amendments.