Legal Resources

This page will help you learn basic information about courtrooms, court procedures, and common legal words.

General guidance for appearing in court by computer or phone without having to physically be in the courthouse. This applies to small claims court, provincial family court, and some criminal bail hearings.

This resource introduces Indigenous children, girls, and women to community services that provide culturally-appropriate support for safety concerns.

Describes the different forms of domestic violence and links to the help available for victims of domestic violence, including a resource list and help line numbers. Also find tips and resources for people in abusive relationships, information about peace bonds and protection orders, and information about counselling for children.

Explains the help available for children who are victims of crime. This includes agencies that can help and the PEACE (Prevention, Education, Advocacy, Counselling and Empowerment) programs which provide group and individual counselling for children aged three to eighteen.

Information and guidance to support victims of crime in BC. Find the services and people who can help you deal with the emotional, physical and financial effects of a crime.

Guides on protection orders against family members, or against anyone else you feel is a danger to you.

This chapter is from the manual used by law students handling cases at LSLAP’s legal clinics. It contains an overview of the support, resources, and legal options that are available to victims of crime.

If you’re an immigrant in Canada sponsored by your partner and they are abusing you, find out how to protect yourself or your children. Also talks about how leaving your partner may affect your immigration status and how to get help.

This resource explains stalking (also called criminal harassment), what it is, how to protect yourself, and what to do if you think you are being stalked. Also includes how to apply for a peace bond or family law protection order.