Describes to immigrant women who were sponsored by their husbands and are afraid for their safety, what their rights are, what they can do, who can help, and when to talk to a lawyer or legal aid
Victims of Abuse, Immigration Issues, In a Relationship, Family Law
fact sheet
Legal Services Society
Describes what women can do if they are afraid for their safety or the safety of their children because a husband or partner has beaten or threatened them. Explains what peace bonds, restraining orders, and no-contact orders are, and who can help them
Victims of Abuse, In a Relationship
fact sheet
Legal Services Society
Explains to women who have been beaten or threatened by a husband or partner, what legal action they may be involved in: calling the police, being a witness for criminal charges against their husband or partner, and civil legal actions. Also describes who can help
Victims of Abuse, In a Relationship
fact sheet
Legal Services Society
This manual presents workshop modules and extensive resource materials that can be used to facilitate training on advocacy, abuse and neglect of seniors, and the provision of relevant legal information. The materials can be used by seniors, advocates, and by other personnel who work with seniors.
Seniors, Victims of Abuse
educational kit
BC Centre for Elder Advocacy & Support
This interactive video workshop shows seniors how to avoid financial abuse (often by family, friends or caregivers) by using the services available to them at their banks, credit unions or trust companies to protect their money, their property and their independence
Seniors, Victims of Abuse, Financial
workshop
BC Centre for Elder Advocacy & Support
British Columbia's online access to multilingual legal publications.
Understanding Abuse & Family Violence, Victims of Abuse, Family Law
Website
The Latin American Community Council and MOSAIC
Vancouver Community College is pleased to provide you with this glossary of 5000 Canadian legal and court-related terms in English Plain Language, and their equivalents in six other languages (Chinese, Farsi, Punjabi, Russian, Spanish, Vietnamese).
Divorce and Separation, Knowing Your Rights, Understanding Abuse & Family Violence, Preventing Abuse, Safety Issues, Seniors, Financial Issues, Persons with a Disability, Victims of Abuse, Immigration Issues, In a Relationship, Crime, Legal Services, Children's Rights, Financial, Your Safety, Family Law
Web Page
Vancouver Community College
Easy-to-understand brochure explains what no-contact orders are and what they mean for people who have these orders made against them. Outlines each type of no-contact order and how long it is in effect, what might happen in court, and where to get legal help or information
Victims of Abuse, In a Relationship
fact sheet
Legal Services Society
"No Means No" empowers youth to understand consent and sexual assault while affirming their legal right to say "no". The "No Means No" program is a series of workshops delivered by trained youth facilitators that teaches students about their rights related to sexual assault and consent
Victims of Abuse
workshop
West Coast LEAF
Offered every Monday between 10am- 4pm at the BC Human RightsTribunal's office in Vancouver. A clinic advocate will be on-hand to help those that have difficulty frming complaints or replying to applications. On first come first serve basis.
Knowing Your Rights, Victims of Abuse
Drop in help centre
B.C. Human Rights Coalition