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Writing Affidavits for Protection Orders

Rise Women’s Legal Centre
This guide explains protection orders and provides tips on writing the affidavit to apply for an order.
Last reviewed July 2026
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If You are Arrested

Government of British Columbia
You can be arrested by the police if you are accused or suspected of comitting a crime. This page talks about how arrests can happen, what warrants and appearance notices are, and what may happen if you do not show up to court.
Last reviewed July 2026
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Know Your Tenant Rights: A Guide to Evictions in BC

QMUNITY
This is a simple guide to know about the types of legal evictions in BC, what to do if you receive a notice, and how to access support.
Last reviewed July 2026
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A Guide to Human Rights

QMUNITY
This resource is meant to help Two-Spirit, Queer, and Trans people across BC understand their human rights and protections in tenancy and how to report human rights violations.
Last reviewed July 2026
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AI for Unrepresented Parties : Minimizing Risk

Rise Women’s Legal Centre
Helps you understand and minimize the risks of using AI for obtaining legal information, legal advice, and legal drafting. This guide is written for individuals representing themselves, as well as family law advocates and support workers assisting them.
Last reviewed June 2026
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Pathways to Police Accountability Toolkit

BC Civil Liberties Association
Helps you decide which police accountability pathway is right for you, understand how the pathways interact, and take action following checklists. The toolkit is a companion to the Arrest Handbook from the same publisher.
Last reviewed June 2026
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Extrajudicial Measures

Youth Criminal Justice Act Course (Justice Education Society)
This website explains non-court responses to youth crime. Part of an online course, it also talks about extrajudicial sanctions, youth conferences, and consequences of extrajudicial measures.
Last reviewed May 2026
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How to Report Fraud and Scams in Canada

Competition Bureau Canada
This page gives you tips and advice on reporting a scam if you suspect that you may be or have been a target of fraud. It also provides contact information for organizations that can help with investigation.
Last reviewed May 2026
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If You've Been Scammed

People’s Law School
If you suspect that you may be a victim of fraud, you can learn the steps you should take immediately. This page covers multiple scams, including when a credit card or bank account is involved and if any identification or mail is missing.
Last reviewed May 2026
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Youth Records (criminal)

Youth Criminal Justice Act Course (Justice Education Society)
This website explains how the criminal justice system handles youth records and protects youth privacy. Part of an online course, it also walks you through information about consequences of having a record, who have access to records, and destruction of records.
Last reviewed April 2026