Mr. Chad Westmacott at the Justice and Human Rights Committee

On March 29th, 2022. See this statement in context.

March 29th, 2022 / 4:35 p.m.

Director General, Community Safety, Corrections and Criminal Justice Directorate, Crime Prevention Branch, Department of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness

Chad Westmacott

I will start off and then potentially turn to my colleagues.

I would point out that the registration by CSC and PBC to receive information ensures that information is provided to individuals who meet the legislated definition of a victim. Only those victims who desire continued contact following convictions are notified. This is a trauma-informed response, which respects the choice of victims who wish no further involvement with the criminal justice and corrections system regarding the offender. Not every victim wants to receive the information that is available to them through the CVBR.

My colleagues from PBC or CSC would perhaps like to add something.

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