Appendix C: Sample Coding Manual
| Code | Inclusion | Notes and Exclusions |
|---|---|---|
| News Source | Online articles from Vancouver Sun, Victoria Times-Colonist Montreal Gazette, Toronto Star, CBC News | News sources not noted, any print articles |
| Date | Date at which article was last updated
(e.g, “posted Jan 15, updated Jan 16” – record Jan 16) |
Articles posted before or after 2021 |
| Sex of offender | Male, Female, unknown, unspecified
(use unspecified if there is no clear identification of offender) |
Do not rely on name to determine sex of offender |
| Total offences | Total number of charges, listed offences or alleged offences in news article | |
| Interpersonal offences | Murder (all levels), attempted homicide, assault (all levels), robbery, sexual assault | Criminal harassment, criminal negligence; identity theft |
| Property offences | Theft (e.g., shoplifting, auto theft, smash and grab, credit cards), break and enter, destruction of property, possession of stolen goods | Fraud |
| Other offences | Drug possession, drug trafficking, dangerous driving, distracted driving, impaired driving |
