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  • 1. Online child sexual exploitation and abuse: Criminal justice pathways of police-reported incidents in Canada, 2014 to 2020
    Stats in brief: 85-005-X202300100001
    Description: Online child sexual exploitation and abuse encompasses a broad range of behaviors, including those related to child sexual abuse material, sexting materials, sextortion, grooming and luring, live child sexual abuse streaming and made-to-order content. Building on a previously published article focusing on the prevalence, trends and characteristics of police-reported online child sexual exploitation and abuse in Canada, the current article focuses on the pathways of these incidents through the justice system. Using linked data from the Uniform Crime Reporting Survey and the Integrated Criminal Court Survey, the current article examines criminal justice outcomes of online child sexual exploitation and abuse incidents that were reported to police between 2014 and 2020, focusing on how incidents progressed to court, and their court outcomes.
    Release date: 2023-03-09
  • 2. Police-reported organized crime, by most serious violation, Canada (selected police services)
    Table: 35-10-0062-01
    Geography: Canada
    Frequency: Annual
    Description:

    Police-reported organized crime, by most serious violation (homicide and attempted murder, assault, sexual violations, kidnapping and hostage taking, human trafficking, robbery and theft, firearm and weapons violations, extortion and criminal harassment, arson, forgery and fraud, child pornography, criminal organization involvement, probation and court violations, drug possession and trafficking, and other violations), Canada (selected police services), 2016 to 2021.

    Release date: 2022-08-02
  • 3. Number and proportion of sexual assaults that were deemed unfounded
    Table: 35-10-0177-02
    Geography: Canada, Province or territory
    Frequency: Annual
    Description:

    Number and proportion of sexual assaults that were deemed unfounded, Canada, provinces, territories, Census Metropolitan Areas and Canadian Forces Military Police.

    Release date: 2022-08-02
  • 4. Online child sexual exploitation and abuse in Canada: A statistical profile of police-reported incidents and court charges, 2014 to 2020
    Articles and reports: 85-002-X202200100008
    Description:

    Online child sexual exploitation and abuse encompasses a wide range of behaviours, situations, and things, and bestrides criminal thresholds and geographical boundaries. With technological advancements and the proliferation of smart devices in recent years, the current prevalence of this crime in Canada is not known. Using data from the Uniform Crime Reporting Survey and the Integrated Criminal Court Survey, this article aims to shed light on the extent and nature of online child sexual exploitation and abuse that come to the attention of Canadian authorities. The article examines the types of incidents reported to police, including child pornography, and the characteristics of victims and accused persons identified in connection with these incidents.

    Further, an analysis of court data is presented, examining the types of charges processed in Canadian courts related to sexual offences against children that were likely facilitated online. Some characteristics of adults and youth accused are presented, along with the outcome of the charges laid against them, including sentencing information for those who were found guilty.

    Release date: 2022-05-12
  • 5. Workers' experiences of inappropriate sexualized behaviours, sexual assault and gender-based discrimination in the Canadian provinces, 2020
    Articles and reports: 85-002-X202100100015
    Description:

    This Juristat article presents findings on the prevalence, characteristics and impacts of inappropriate sexualized behaviours, discrimination and sexual assault in Canadian workplaces. Using data from the 2020 Survey on Sexual Misconduct at work, it explores the experiences of workers aged 15 and older in the Canadian provinces. The context in which these experiences occurred-for example, where they happened and who was responsible-combined with information on demographics, occupation and workplace characteristics provides insight into Canadians' experiences of misconduct while at work. This analysis also provides information on workers' attitudes about behaviours related to misconduct and their perception of their employers' response.

    Release date: 2021-08-12
  • 6. In 2020, one in four women and one in six men reported having experienced inappropriate sexualized behaviours at work in the previous year
    Stats in brief: 11-001-X202122429323
    Description: Release published in The Daily – Statistics Canada’s official release bulletin
    Release date: 2021-08-12
  • 7. Gender-based violence: Sexual and physical assault in Canada's territories, 2018
    Articles and reports: 85-002-X202000100012
    Description:

    Using data from the 2018 Survey of Safety in Public and Private Spaces in the territories, this Juristat article provides a gender-based analysis on the experiences of sexual assaults and physical assaults since age 15 and in the 12 months preceding the survey. This article also provide an analysis of perceptions and attitudes regarding gender equality and gender-based violence.

    Release date: 2020-12-02
  • 8. More than half of people living in the territories reported physical or sexual assault since the age of 15 Archived
    Stats in brief: 11-001-X202033726003
    Description: Release published in The Daily – Statistics Canada’s official release bulletin
    Release date: 2020-12-02
  • 9. Self-reported sexual assault since age 15
    Table: 35-10-0166-01
    Geography: Canada, Province or territory
    Frequency: Every 5 years
    Description:

    Number and percentage of Canadians who have been sexually assaulted since age 15, by selected demographic characteristics.

    Release date: 2020-12-02
  • 10. Self-reported physical and sexual abuse during childhood
    Table: 35-10-0167-01
    Geography: Canada, Province or territory
    Frequency: Every 5 years
    Description:

    Number and percentage of Canadians who experienced physical or sexual abuse before the age of 15, by selected demographic characteristics.

    Release date: 2020-12-02
Data (6)

Data (6) ((6 results))

  • 1. Police-reported organized crime, by most serious violation, Canada (selected police services)
    Table: 35-10-0062-01
    Geography: Canada
    Frequency: Annual
    Description:

    Police-reported organized crime, by most serious violation (homicide and attempted murder, assault, sexual violations, kidnapping and hostage taking, human trafficking, robbery and theft, firearm and weapons violations, extortion and criminal harassment, arson, forgery and fraud, child pornography, criminal organization involvement, probation and court violations, drug possession and trafficking, and other violations), Canada (selected police services), 2016 to 2021.

    Release date: 2022-08-02
  • 2. Number and proportion of sexual assaults that were deemed unfounded
    Table: 35-10-0177-02
    Geography: Canada, Province or territory
    Frequency: Annual
    Description:

    Number and proportion of sexual assaults that were deemed unfounded, Canada, provinces, territories, Census Metropolitan Areas and Canadian Forces Military Police.

    Release date: 2022-08-02
  • 3. Self-reported sexual assault since age 15
    Table: 35-10-0166-01
    Geography: Canada, Province or territory
    Frequency: Every 5 years
    Description:

    Number and percentage of Canadians who have been sexually assaulted since age 15, by selected demographic characteristics.

    Release date: 2020-12-02
  • 4. Self-reported physical and sexual abuse during childhood
    Table: 35-10-0167-01
    Geography: Canada, Province or territory
    Frequency: Every 5 years
    Description:

    Number and percentage of Canadians who experienced physical or sexual abuse before the age of 15, by selected demographic characteristics.

    Release date: 2020-12-02
  • 5. Self-reported violent victimization among Indigenous people
    Table: 35-10-0168-01
    Geography: Canada, Province or territory
    Frequency: Every 5 years
    Description:

    Number and percentage of Canadians who experienced physical or sexual assault since the age of 15, by Indigenous (First Nations, Métis, or Inuit) identity and gender.

    Release date: 2020-12-02
  • 6. Work-related sexual harassment Archived
    Table: 75-001-X19940041561
    Description:

    Data from the 1993 Violence Against Women Survey on the incidence and nature of work-related sexual harassment.

    Release date: 1994-12-14
Analysis (36)

Analysis (36) (0 to 10 of 36 results)

  • 1. Online child sexual exploitation and abuse: Criminal justice pathways of police-reported incidents in Canada, 2014 to 2020
    Stats in brief: 85-005-X202300100001
    Description: Online child sexual exploitation and abuse encompasses a broad range of behaviors, including those related to child sexual abuse material, sexting materials, sextortion, grooming and luring, live child sexual abuse streaming and made-to-order content. Building on a previously published article focusing on the prevalence, trends and characteristics of police-reported online child sexual exploitation and abuse in Canada, the current article focuses on the pathways of these incidents through the justice system. Using linked data from the Uniform Crime Reporting Survey and the Integrated Criminal Court Survey, the current article examines criminal justice outcomes of online child sexual exploitation and abuse incidents that were reported to police between 2014 and 2020, focusing on how incidents progressed to court, and their court outcomes.
    Release date: 2023-03-09
  • 2. Online child sexual exploitation and abuse in Canada: A statistical profile of police-reported incidents and court charges, 2014 to 2020
    Articles and reports: 85-002-X202200100008
    Description:

    Online child sexual exploitation and abuse encompasses a wide range of behaviours, situations, and things, and bestrides criminal thresholds and geographical boundaries. With technological advancements and the proliferation of smart devices in recent years, the current prevalence of this crime in Canada is not known. Using data from the Uniform Crime Reporting Survey and the Integrated Criminal Court Survey, this article aims to shed light on the extent and nature of online child sexual exploitation and abuse that come to the attention of Canadian authorities. The article examines the types of incidents reported to police, including child pornography, and the characteristics of victims and accused persons identified in connection with these incidents.

    Further, an analysis of court data is presented, examining the types of charges processed in Canadian courts related to sexual offences against children that were likely facilitated online. Some characteristics of adults and youth accused are presented, along with the outcome of the charges laid against them, including sentencing information for those who were found guilty.

    Release date: 2022-05-12
  • 3. Workers' experiences of inappropriate sexualized behaviours, sexual assault and gender-based discrimination in the Canadian provinces, 2020
    Articles and reports: 85-002-X202100100015
    Description:

    This Juristat article presents findings on the prevalence, characteristics and impacts of inappropriate sexualized behaviours, discrimination and sexual assault in Canadian workplaces. Using data from the 2020 Survey on Sexual Misconduct at work, it explores the experiences of workers aged 15 and older in the Canadian provinces. The context in which these experiences occurred-for example, where they happened and who was responsible-combined with information on demographics, occupation and workplace characteristics provides insight into Canadians' experiences of misconduct while at work. This analysis also provides information on workers' attitudes about behaviours related to misconduct and their perception of their employers' response.

    Release date: 2021-08-12
  • 4. In 2020, one in four women and one in six men reported having experienced inappropriate sexualized behaviours at work in the previous year
    Stats in brief: 11-001-X202122429323
    Description: Release published in The Daily – Statistics Canada’s official release bulletin
    Release date: 2021-08-12
  • 5. Gender-based violence: Sexual and physical assault in Canada's territories, 2018
    Articles and reports: 85-002-X202000100012
    Description:

    Using data from the 2018 Survey of Safety in Public and Private Spaces in the territories, this Juristat article provides a gender-based analysis on the experiences of sexual assaults and physical assaults since age 15 and in the 12 months preceding the survey. This article also provide an analysis of perceptions and attitudes regarding gender equality and gender-based violence.

    Release date: 2020-12-02
  • 6. More than half of people living in the territories reported physical or sexual assault since the age of 15 Archived
    Stats in brief: 11-001-X202033726003
    Description: Release published in The Daily – Statistics Canada’s official release bulletin
    Release date: 2020-12-02
  • 7. Experiences of unwanted sexualized and discriminatory behaviours and sexual assault among students at Canadian military colleges, 2019
    Articles and reports: 85-002-X202000100011
    Description:

    This Juristat article presents findings on the prevalence, characteristics and impacts of unwanted sexualized behaviours, sexual assault, discriminatory behaviours and feelings of safety among Canada's military college student population in 2019. Additionally, the article provides an overview of reporting related to unwanted sexualized and discriminatory behaviours, specifically awareness of available services and support and opinions about relevant school policies related to these behaviours and sexual assault.

    Release date: 2020-10-08
  • 8. Students’ experiences of unwanted sexualized behaviours and sexual assault at postsecondary schools in the Canadian provinces, 2019
    Articles and reports: 85-002-X202000100005
    Description:

    Using data from the Survey on Individual Safety in the Postsecondary Student Population, this Juristat article presents findings on the prevalence, characteristics and impacts of unwanted sexual behaviours, sexual assault and feelings of safety among students aged 18 to 24 at postsecondary schools in the Canadian provinces (17 to 24 for students living in Quebec). The context in which sexual assault and unwanted sexualized behaviours occurred—where they happened, who was responsible, and who was around—provides insight into the cultural underpinnings of unwanted sexualized behaviours on campus. Together with information on the attitudes and beliefs of students, this analysis provides an indication of postsecondary school culture when it comes to issues surrounding unwanted sexualized behaviours and sexual assault.

    Release date: 2020-09-14
  • 9. One in ten women students sexually assaulted in a postsecondary setting Archived
    Stats in brief: 11-001-X202025823183
    Description: Release published in The Daily – Statistics Canada’s official release bulletin
    Release date: 2020-09-14
  • 10. Experiences of violent victimization and unwanted sexual behaviours among gay, lesbian, bisexual and other sexual minority people, and the transgender population, in Canada, 2018
    Articles and reports: 85-002-X202000100009
    Description:

    This Juristat presents information on the experiences of sexual minority and transgender people in Canada, aged 15 and older, with violent victimization and inappropriate sexual behaviours in public, online and at work. It is based on data from the 2018 Survey of Safety in Public and Private Spaces.

    Release date: 2020-09-09
Reference (3)

Reference (3) ((3 results))

  • 1. Survey on Sexual Misconduct in the Canadian Armed Forces
    Surveys and statistical programs – Documentation: 5235
    Description: The purpose of the Survey on Sexual Misconduct in the Canadian Armed Forces (SSMCAF) is to collect information about the prevalence and nature of inappropriate sexual behaviour within the military, the reporting of inappropriate sexual behaviour to authorities, military members' perception of the Canadian Armed Forces' (CAF) response to this issue and CAF's progress in addressing sexual misconduct in the ranks.
  • 2. Survey on Individual Safety in the Postsecondary Student Population
    Surveys and statistical programs – Documentation: 5279
    Description: The primary objective of this survey is to better understand how Canadian students perceive their personal safety in the school-related environment, as well as their experiences of victimization in this setting. The information will be used by governments to develop and implement programs and policies to help Canadian postsecondary students.
  • 3. Survey on Sexual Misconduct at Work
    Surveys and statistical programs – Documentation: 5290
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