Question 1

Between 1979 and 1984, how many victim-advocate groups were created across Canada?

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28

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50

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100

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10

Question 2

Which of the following was NOT one of the main goals of victims' rights groups?

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Demanding the abolition of the police force

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Changing public attitudes toward crime victims

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Advocating for victim impact statements in court

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Providing mutual emotional support

Question 3

What did Bill C-89 (1989) introduce to support victims?

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Victim impact statements, in-camera hearings, and a victim fine surcharge

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The implementation of truth and reconciliation hearings

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The abolition of parole for violent offenders

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The establishment of harsher sentencing laws

Question 4

Why was the National Parole Board's "gating" practice initially ruled unconstitutional?

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It involved re-arresting dangerous offenders before their release

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It automatically denied parole to all offenders

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It gave police the power to impose sentences

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It violated the right of victims to participate in parole decisions

Question 5

Which major criminal justice issue was debated in 1987 with strong involvement from victims’ rights groups?

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The legalization of capital punishment

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The decriminalization of certain offenses

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The abolition of victim impact statements

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The introduction of community policing

Question 6

What role did emotions play in the victims' rights movement?

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They were a central part of mobilization and advocacy efforts

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They were downplayed to focus on legal arguments

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They led to the movement’s failure due to excessive emotional expression

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They were only used in private meetings, but not in public campaigns

Question 7

Which of the following was a major critique of the victims’ rights movement?

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It excluded marginalized communities such as Indigenous and low-income victims

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It prioritized restorative justice over strict sentencing

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It argued against victim impact statements in courts

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It led to reduced public interest in victims' issues

Question 8

What negative consequence did some victims experience from the introduction of victim impact statements?

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They were forced to relive their trauma in court

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They were banned from testifying in certain cases

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They had to serve on juries for criminal trials

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They lost their legal right to remain silent

Question 9

What is one of the key themes discussed in Manikis' article on victims' rights?

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Service, participation, information, and legal challenges

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International criminal justice policies

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The history of victim impact statements (VIS)

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Economic compensation for victims

Question 10

What is the difference between service rights and procedural rights?

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Service rights improve victim experiences, while procedural rights allow participation in decisions

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Service rights involve financial aid, while procedural rights involve attending court

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Service rights are for offenders, while procedural rights are for victims

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Service rights involve legal representation, while procedural rights involve victim statements

Question 11

What is a major issue with victims' right to information in Canada?

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Provincial statutes do not clearly define how much information should be provided

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It is not provided in any legal framework

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It often leads to legal conflicts with the accused

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Only violent crime victims have access to informati

Question 12

Why does Manikis argue that victim impact statements (VIS) need clearer legislative guidance?

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Courts inconsistently treat them during sentencing

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They are always dismissed by judges

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They are rarely used in Canadian courts

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Victims are not allowed to write them

Question 13

Why does Manikis criticize the legal enforceability of victims' rights in Canada?

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Victims do not have the ability to sue for rights violations

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There are too many laws protecting victims

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Provincial governments enforce these rights too harshly

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Courts have too much power over victims' compensation

Question 14

Which of the following is NOT a right enforced under this act?

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Right to consideration

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Right to participation

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Right to information

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Right to protection

Question 15

When did the Canadian Victims Bill of Rights receive royal assent?

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April 23 2015

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April 23 2014

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July 23 2015

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June 23, 2015

Question 16

What is the primary mission of the Canadian Resource Centre for Victims of Crime (CRCVC)?

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To ensure that victims of crime are informed, supported, and empowered

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To investigate crimes and arrest offenders

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To provide legal representation for victims

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To offer financial compensation to victims

Question 17

Where is the headquarters of CRCVC located?

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Ottawa, Ontario

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Montreal, Quebec

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Vancouver, British Columbia

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Toronto, Ontario

Question 18

How does CRCVC support victims of crime?

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By providing free, confidential, bilingual support

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By only offering financial aid

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By acting as a private investigation agency

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By representing victims in court

Question 19

What is one of the key advocacy efforts of CRCVC?

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Pushing for stronger legal rights for victims in Canada

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Lobbying for lower sentencing laws

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Providing free legal defense for accused individuals

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Increasing prison sentences for all offenders

Question 20

What is the Quebec-based organization that provides psychosocial support and legal aid to victims?

Accepted Answer

Crime Victims Assistance Centres (CAVAC)

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Victims of Violence Canada

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CRCVC

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Canadian Justice Advocacy Group

Question 21

What was one of the main goals of the victims' rights movement in Canada during the 1980s?

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Stricter sentencing for criminals and parole reforms

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Eliminating victim impact statements

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Abolishing the police force

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Reducing prison sentences for offenders

Question 22

How did victims’ rights advocates use media to their advantage?

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By engaging with journalists and increasing public awareness

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By focusing solely on legal battles without media support

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By lobbying only behind closed doors with politicians

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By avoiding public attention to maintain privacy

Question 23

Why was emotional framing important for victims’ rights activists?

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It helped them appeal to the public while maintaining legitimacy

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It discouraged media involvement in their cause

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It allowed them to focus on revenge instead of justice

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It prevented them from being taken seriously by policymakers

Question 24

What was a key difference in how male and female victim-advocates were portrayed in the media?

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Men were portrayed as composed and rational, while women were seen as overly emotional

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Both men and women were portrayed in the same way

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Women were portrayed as composed, while men were seen as unstable

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Men were seen as overly emotional, while women were seen as rational

Question 25

What legal reform resulted from the victims' rights movement?

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Introduction of victim impact statements

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Legal immunity for victims of crime

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A complete ban on parole for all offenders

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Abolition of prisons in Canada

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