RESOURCES
HELP YOURSELF TO JUSTICE
Here are just three of many reasons why so many victims of crime don’t open a criminal case:
“Nothing is going to come of it.”
“The police don’t care!”
“I am not going waste my time going to court every time they postpone the case.”
What people don’t realize is that the police stations’ available resources are based on the number of cases opened in that particular area. Therefore, the less cases there are in a certain area, the less number of Investigating Officers are placed at that particular police station.
It is important to not only understand the processes and resources required to convict a criminal, but that there is so much that you yourself can actually do to facilitate the conviction.
To learn about the processes, explore the resources provided below.
01.
Lifecycle of a Docket Procedure
What happens to your docket after you open a case at the police station?
Click to download this PDF to see the process.
02.
What happens after a housebreaking?
Nobody likes the feeling of discovering that their home has been broken into.
It’s an invasion of privacy, and a violating loss of valuable, and often sentimental goods.
Click to download this PDF.
03.
Steps of our Justice System
Our Justice system can be overwhelming and intimidating.
This easy-to-understand document describes each facet of our justice system and how they all work together.
Download this PDF
04.
Know Your Rights with Search Warrants
We often get the question: “Can I film or photograph the police when they are carrying out a search warrant?
The answer is YES!
Download this picture to see the process.
05.
Justice System
This is a very easy-to-understand booklet on how our Criminal Justice System is supposed to work. It is a good idea to print it and carry it with you when you work. Get familiar with it – it will help you explain to the victim what they can expect.
Download PDF Document
06.
From Rape to Justice
Rape is a horrific event in someone’s life and it is important to the survivor as well as the supporters to understand the process that occurs afterward.
Download the full process here.
08.
Acronyms used in the Justice System
This is a detailed information sheet of abbreviations and acronyms used within the criminal justice system.
Download the PDF
09.
Glossary of terms used in Rape Cases
It is absolutely vital for both the survivor, as well as their supporters, to understand the legal vocabulary relating to their case.
10.
Caring for yourself Toolkit
