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Figure 36 Sentences1 in spousal violence cases,2 by sex of convicted person, 1997/98 to 2001/023

Figure 36 Sentences in spousal violence cases, by sex of convicted person, 1997/98 to 2001/02

1. Refers to the most serious sentence imposed.
2. Includes legally married, common-law, separated and divorced partners aged 15 to 89 years old.
3. Includes only single-conviction cases and excludes cases with multiple victims.
4. Other sentences include restitution, compensation, conditional or absolute discharge or a suspended sentence.
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).