Sociology 2253A/B Chapter Notes - Chapter 3,6: Domestic Violence, Victimisation, Human Rights Watch
14 Dec 2016
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Studies of victimization (self-report surveys) indicate that: Of canadians report being the victim of a crime majority of these incidents are non-violent. The rates of victimization are higher in western canada. Break and enter is more likely to be reported to police than physical assaults. Males between 18-24 are most likely to be victims of violent offenses. Rates of victimization for aboriginals are higher than those for non-aboriginals aboriginal women are 3x more likely to report that they have been a victim of spousal abuse. 2007 conservative government created the office of ombudsman victims of crime argued that it uses victims to justify the tough on crime approach. The fear of crime and risks of victimization. Studies indicate that 90% of canadians are satisfied with their persona safety this figure may mask specific hotspots where community resident may be fearful of crime. Different factors determine perception of crime by people:
