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Statistics Canada - Government of Canada

Figure 35 Sentences1 in spousal violence cases compared to other cases, 1997/98 to 2001/022,3

Figure 35 Sentences1 in spousal violence cases compared to other cases, 1997/98 to 2001/02

1. Refers to the most serious sentence imposed.
2. Excludes cases where the sentence was unknown, cases where sex or age of the victim was unknown, and cases involving multiple victims.
3. Includes only single-conviction cases.
4. Includes legally married, common-law, separated and divorced partners aged 15 to 89.
Note: Percentages may not add up to 100% due to rounding.
Sources: Statistics Canada, Canadian Centre for Justice Statistics, Incident-based Uniform Crime Reporting Survey and Adult Criminal Court Survey (linked database).