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Victim Services, Alberta is

History

1985, United Nations declares the principles of justice for victims of crime.

1988, Canada prepares a statement of principles. Criminal Code is amended to include a surcharge applied to offenders for the benefit of victims.

1997 Alberta's Victims of Crime Act (Act) was proclaimed. It replaced the Victims' Programs Assistance Act and the Criminal Injuries Compensation Act.

Guiding principles

Victim services arise from principles established to guide those who help.

See also

• Victims' Rights
• Transitional justice
• Marsy's Law

External links

• Alberta Victims' Services Overview

• Declaration of Basic Principles of Justice for Victims of Crime and Abuse of Power. United Nations, A/RES/40/34, General Assembly, 29 November 1985, Fortieth session, Agenda item 98, Resolution adopted by the General Assembly, 40/34.

• Victims of Crime Act, Revised Statutes of Alberta 2000, Chapter V-3, Current as of November 1, 2013

• Victims of Crime Protocol, Alberta Justice and Solicitor General

• Department of Justice Canada, Victims

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