This chapter is used by law students handling cases at the LSLAP program
Knowing Your Rights, Victims of Abuse
hanbook
UBC Law Students' Legal Advice Program (LSLAP)
This chapter is from the manual used by law students handling cases at the LSLAP program
Understanding Abuse & Family Violence, Victims of Abuse
handbook
UBC Law Students' Legal Advice Program (LSLAP)
This fact sheet describes what Aboriginal parents and their communities can do in Aboriginal child protection cases. BC law says that if any child is at risk, they must be removed from their home. It also says that Aboriginal cultural ties are important to the well-being of Aboriginal children
Victims of Abuse, Children's Rights, Family Law
fact sheet
Legal Services Society
Domestic violence is any form of violent or abusive behaviour that happens during a relationship or after such a relationship ends. This information sheet is part of the Help Starts Here series and provides information for victims of domestic violence.
Victims of Abuse, In a Relationship
fact sheet
BC Ministry of Public Safety & Solicitor General
VictimsInfo.ca assists victims and witnesses as they walk through the court process. Different supports are available depending on where you live and what kind of crime you have experienced; this website can help you find information about the programs available to assist you. In addition to a wealth of information, VictimsInfo.ca links to over 15 support service providers so victims and witness can receive the help they require.
Understanding Abuse & Family Violence, Victims of Abuse
website
Justice Education Society
West Coast LEAF is made up of experts in many areas of the law, women's equality and legal strategies for change. Our Speakers Bureau can provide a speaker on reproductive rights, family law and equality, women's equality and religious freedom, human rights and poverty, and many other topics
Knowing Your Rights, Victims of Abuse
workshop
West Coast LEAF
This fact sheet provides a description of what a lawyer can do for a family law client, and a list of suggested questions clients can ask their lawyers
Victims of Abuse
web page
Legal Services Society
Describes the role of a legal aid lawyer and what the client should expect from them. Also explains what someone should do if they are unhappy with the results of their case or their legal aid lawyer
Victims of Abuse
fact sheet
Legal Services Society
Farsi, French, Vietnamese; http://www.lss.bc.ca/publications/pub.aspx?p_id=160
There are several agencies you can contact and resources you can use to get legal information and assistance. This info sheet outlines your options. It includes tips on advocacy agencies, free legal information phone numbers, research sources and suggestions for pro-bono clinics, legal aid, notaries, lawyers and much more. There are also several specific sources of information and help for abuse and neglect that you can contact.
Victims of Abuse
fact sheet
BC Centre for Elder Advocacy & Support
French, Hindi, Polish, Vietnamese; http://site.bcceas.ca/publications-resources/free-resources/where-to-get...
This web page provides a general introduction to freedom of information and privacy, definitions of key terms, plus links to pages on how to request government records using FOI legislation, how to request your personal records, and how to file a privacy complaint
Knowing Your Rights, Victims of Abuse
web page
BC Freedom of Information and Privacy Association