Victims of Crime

POLICY Providing assistance to victims of crime is an important function of justice system personnel. Crown Counsel or support staff should ensure that victims are made aware of available community and police-based victim assistance programs. Depending on the circumstances of the case, Crown Counsel prepare victims for court and provide such information as appropriate about the prosecution to victims and their families. In very serious cases, Crown Counsel are encouraged to meet with victims and their families to assist them to better understand the prosecution process