Victims and Survivors of Crime Week – Part 1
Admin2025-02-22T18:03:46-06:00This year, May 15 through May 21 was Victims and Survivors of Crime Week in Canada. Across the country, various organizations and levels of government held events highlighting the experiences of victims and survivors of crime. For our part, Communication Access to Justice took this opportunity to highlight the impact of communication disabilities on victims navigating the justices system. From reporting crime, to having their stories understood, to serving as witnesses at trial, those with communication disabilities face significant barriers. These barriers often make them even more likely to be victimized than other Canadians. Communication intermediaries represent one of the [...]