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  • 511. Crime statistics in Canada, 2003 Archived
    Articles and reports: 85-002-X20040068405
    Geography: Canada
    Description:

    This report examines 2003 police-reported crime in Canada. Data are presented within the context of both short- and long-term trends.

    Release date: 2004-07-28
  • 512. Breaking and entering in Canada Archived
    Articles and reports: 85-002-X20040058404
    Geography: Canada, Province or territory, Census metropolitan area
    Description:

    This report provides an overview of residential, business and 'other' breaking and entering (B&E) offences in Canada, including trends in police-reported B&Es at the national, provincial/territorial and census metropolitan area levels. In addition, the characteristics of all B&E incidents, victims and accused will be discussed as well as residential breaking and entering offences with the intent or threat of violence (home invasion). Finally, court responses to these types of incidents will be presented.

    Release date: 2004-07-08
  • 513. Spousal violence Archived
    Articles and reports: 85-224-X20040006982
    Geography: Canada
    Description:

    Societal recognition of the problem of domestic violence has led to an overall shift in the criminal justice system's response to violence in spousal relationships, as well as the implementation of prevention and intervention initiatives at the community level over the past number of decades. Furthermore, research conducted by governments and academics has allowed us to gain a better understanding of the nature and extent of violence, the risk factors associated with spousal violence, and the characteristics of victims and offenders.

    Release date: 2004-07-06
  • 514. Family violence against children and youth Archived
    Articles and reports: 85-224-X20040006983
    Geography: Canada
    Description:

    The definition of child abuse varies among researchers, criminal justice, health and social service professionals. As an example, child abuse is defined differently for criminal law and child protection purposes and, moreover, definitions in the child protection context vary from jurisdiction to jurisdiction.

    Release date: 2004-07-06
  • 515. Family violence against older adults Archived
    Articles and reports: 85-224-X20040006984
    Geography: Canada
    Description:

    With the aging of Canada's population in recent years, there has been a corresponding shift in how to meet the needs of Canada's older adults. Community-based care has become the preferred method over institutional care for seniors who require assistance, with the majority of the caregiving duties being left to family members and friends

    Release date: 2004-07-06
  • 516. Family homicide Archived
    Articles and reports: 85-224-X20040006985
    Geography: Canada
    Description:

    Using data from the Homicide Survey, this chapter examines the prevalence of and trends in family homicide .It also explores the circumstances surrounding homicides, and the demographic characteristics of accused persons and victims. Finally, information on the aftermath of family homicide will be presented by examining what happened to the accused following the homicide.

    Release date: 2004-07-06
  • 517. Sentencing in cases of family violence Archived
    Articles and reports: 85-224-X20040006986
    Geography: Canada
    Description:

    Until recently, charging and prosecution policies emphasized the need to treat family violence 'like any other crime.' These policies translated into significant challenges for police and prosecutors who became aware of the unique characteristics of family violence such as the sharing of a home and the emotional and financial relationships between the victim and the offender.

    Release date: 2004-07-06
  • 518. Kids witnessing family violence Archived
    Articles and reports: 11-008-X20040016876
    Geography: Canada
    Description:

    Profiling children who witnessed violence at home, this article assesses concurrent and longer-term impacts on their levels of aggression and anxiety, using data from the National Longitudinal Survey of Children and Youth (NLSCY).

    Release date: 2004-06-08
  • 519. Hate crime in Canada, 1999 Archived
    Articles and reports: 85-002-X20040048403
    Geography: Canada
    Description:

    This Juristat presents the results of the Hate Crime Pilot Survey undertaken by the CCJS in collaboration with 12 major police forces across the country. This paper also draws on other available data sources in order to provide contextual information on hate crime and quantify its occurrence.

    Release date: 2004-06-01
  • 520. Exploring the Involvement of Organized Crime in Motor Vehicle Theft Archived
    Journals and periodicals: 85-563-X
    Geography: Canada
    Description:

    This report looks at the influence of organized theft rings on the trends and numbers of stolen vehicles in Canada.

    Release date: 2004-05-27
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  • 31. Pilot Survey on Police-Reported Hate Crimes
    Surveys and statistical programs – Documentation: 5037
    Description: The goals of this survey were to enhance our understanding of hate crime in Canada and to assess the feasibility of collecting national police-reported hate crime statistics.
  • 32. Civil Court Survey
    Surveys and statistical programs – Documentation: 5052
    Description: The primary objective of the Civil Court Survey is to develop and maintain a national civil court database of statistical information on court events and cases. It is intended to collect comparable, national level baseline data on civil court activity in Canada.
  • 33. Youth Shelter Pilot Survey
    Surveys and statistical programs – Documentation: 5119
    Description: The purpose of this is to collect data on residential services for abused and at-risk youth (aged 16 to 29) during the previous 12 months, as well as to provide a one-day "snapshot" of the clientele being served on a specific date.
  • 34. Survey of Fraud Against Businesses
    Surveys and statistical programs – Documentation: 5133
    Description: The purpose of this survey is to collect national-level data on the prevalence and types of fraud experienced by certain business sectors. These data are required to respond to the need for better information on the nature and extent of fraud in Canada in order to improve policy and public education with respect to this issue. The survey also collects information on fraud detection and prevention and actions taken in response to incidents of fraud, including use of the criminal justice system.
  • 35. 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.
  • 36. Canadian Survey of Cyber Security and Cybercrime
    Surveys and statistical programs – Documentation: 5244
    Description: The purpose of this survey is to collect data on the impact of cybercrime to Canadian businesses and their activities to mitigate the effects. The survey includes information on investment in cyber security measures, cyber security training, the volume of cyber security incidents, and the costs associated with responding to these incidents.
  • 37. National Fire Information Database (NFID)
    Surveys and statistical programs – Documentation: 5248
    Description: The National Fire Information Database (NFID) is a pilot project with the objective of gathering ten years of microdata information on fire incidents and fire losses from provincial/territorial Fire Marshals and Fire Commissioners Offices across Canada, standardizing the data, and creating a centralized national system for the collection of fire statistics.
  • 38. Canadian Correctional Services Survey
    Surveys and statistical programs – Documentation: 5251
    Description: The objective of the Canadian Correctional Services Survey (CCSS) is to collect detailed information on each person who is supervised by a correctional services program in Canada for all or part of a fiscal year, including both adults and youth.
  • 39. Survey of Safety in Public and Private Spaces
    Surveys and statistical programs – Documentation: 5256
    Description: The purpose of this survey is to collect information on Canadians' experiences related to their safety in public and private spaces. Questions are asked about these personal experiences at home, in the workplace, in public spaces and online.
  • 40. Canadian Victim Services Indicators
    Surveys and statistical programs – Documentation: 5260
    Description: The purpose of the Canadian Victim Services Indicators (CVSI) project is to collect aggregate statistics from victim services directorates with provincial and territorial governments to provide information on the characteristics of victims accessing services, the types of services utilized, and case load demands in order to better develop programs and services for victims of violence.

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