Question 1

The first pioneers of victimology and victim rights were mostly.&#10;A) members of academe&#10;B) parents of murdered children&#10;C) government officials&#10;D) politicians

Accepted Answer

The first pioneers of victimology and victim rights were mostly parents of murdered children who advocated for their rights and justice. Their activism contributed to the development of victimology as a field of study and the emergence of victim rights movements. While members of academe, government officials, and politicians may have also played a role, they were not the primary drivers of the early victim rights movement.

Question 2

Which Canadian province currently has become the leading jurisdiction in North America in terms of implementing the best approaches to reducing crime?&#10;A) Newfoundland and Labrador&#10;B) Manitoba&#10;C) Alberta&#10;D) Ontario

Accepted Answer

According to the article, "Alberta is becoming a leader in Canada and North America on how to reduce crime," due to their focus on evidence-based practices and investments in diversion programs and crime prevention initiatives. None of the other provinces are specifically mentioned as leading jurisdictions in this regard.

Question 3

How many of the six principles set out in the Ontario Police Services Act that structure 911 calls deal with victims of crime?&#10;A) 0&#10;B) 1&#10;C) 3&#10;D) 5

Accepted Answer

The Ontario Police Services Act includes principles that guide police services, and one of these principles specifically addresses the need to ensure that victims of crime are treated with respect and receive assistance.

Question 4

Which Canadian city has been at the forefront of services for victims of domestic violence?&#10;A) Edmonton&#10;B) Saskatoon&#10;C) Toronto&#10;D) London, Ontario

Accepted Answer

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Question 5

Restorative justice was pioneered internationally by&#10;A) Mennonites from Canada&#10;B) Quakers from Philadelphia&#10;C) Aboriginals from Saskatchewan&#10;D) The Manitoba government

Accepted Answer

Restorative justice was pioneered internationally by Mennonites from Canada, who were instrumental in developing and promoting the concept as an alternative approach to traditional criminal justice systems.

Question 6

Which province was the first to provide compensation for victims of violent crime?&#10;A) Nova Scotia&#10;B) Saskatchewan&#10;C) Quebec&#10;D) Ontario

Accepted Answer

Saskatchewan was the first province in Canada to establish a compensation program for victims of violent crime in 1971.

Deck 7: Victimology, victim Services, and Victim Rights in Canada