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West Coast LEAF

West Coast LEAF envisions an equal and just society for all women and people who experience gender-based discrimination. In collaboration with community, we use litigation, law reform, and public legal education to make change.

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Is That Legal? What the Law Says about Online Harassment and Abuse

This plain language booklet helps youth become safer online when they use social media. It explains about consent for sexual activity, sexual activity that’s illegal, and where to get support services and legal help
Also available in: Arabic, Chinese (simplified), Chinese (traditional), French, Punjabi, Spanish
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Older Women's Legal Education Project

This project tries to enhance the capacity of seniors-serving professionals to support older women fleeing violence occurring in the family and to inform older women of their rights in situations of abuse.
Watch video from Canadian Centre for Elder Law (CCEL)


Roads to Safety: Legal Information for Older Women in BC

Roads to Safety is a legal handbook for older women in BC that covers legal issues that older women may face when they have experienced violence. It explains rights and options, using stories to illustrate the legal ...
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