Important Reading

Adult Witnesses

• Courtprep.ca, a site for youth preparing for court that is also helpful for adult witnesses.

Aids for Young Witnesses

• Improving the Experience of Victims and Witnesses in Court
• Making it Easier for Young Victims and Witnesses to Testify

Child and Youth Witnesses

• If you are the parent or guardian of a child who is going to court to testify, the booklet Let’s Go to Court may be of assistance.
• You may also find the following website - a site for youth preparing for court - helpful, Courtprep.ca.

Developing a Support Plan

• Courtprep.ca, a site designed for youth can also help adults prepare for court and develop an info pack for planning purposes. Find it here.

Faint Hope Clause

• Section 745.6 of the Criminal Code
• The Department of Justice booklet A Crime Victim’s Guide to the Criminal Justice System

Laying Charges

• For more information on what BC’s Crown counsel does, read this Government fact sheet: Role of Crown Counsel

Publication Bans

• Department of Justice Canada fact sheet on Publication Bans.

Restitution

• Getting Results, a Ministry of Attorney General booklet for more information about enforcing restitution orders.

Subpoenas

• Sections 14 and 15 of the British Columbia Victims of Crime Act set out the provisions that protect witnesses who are subpoenaed.

Victim Impact Statements

• Department of Justice fact sheet on Victim Impact Statements
• CourtPrep.ca: Witness Tips - Victim Impact Statements

Victim's Right to Information

• For information on victim rights and access to information, read the Government of Canada publication Victims of Crime: Staying informed