Explains about child protection law and what parents or guardians can do if the director of Child Welfare removes their child or is planning to remove their child from the home. Describes what happens at court and where ...
Also available in: French
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For people facing a complicated child protection hearing who have been denied legal aid but can’t afford a lawyer. Explains why you can ask for a court-appointed lawyer and how to apply. Includes forms and what to say ...
Also available in: French
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Step-by-step guides on how to get, change, enforce, appeal, or write court orders, plus information on what to do if your order was made outside BC or one of you leaves the province.
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Step-by-step guide for appealing a sentence for people who may or may not be in custody. Explains how to apply for a legal aid or court-appointed lawyer, and if the application isn’t successful, how to prepare for an ...
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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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Describes how to defend yourself if you are charged with mischief and what the prosecutor must prove to find you guilty. Includes sentencing information and how to get legal help.
Also available in: French
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Identifies the law around child protection for Indigenous children in BC, sets out some aspects of the child protection/removal process, and explains parents' and band rights and responsibilities.
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For spouses (married or living in a marriage-like relationship) dealing with the emotional aspects of separating. Describes ways to cope and how to help your children cope. Includes support services for spouses, ...
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Browse resources explaining how to deal with crimes and offences. Material covers from arrest, to representing yourself at trial, as well as appealing a sentence or conviction.
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Explains what delegated Aboriginal agencies are and what their role is in the Aboriginal community. Also includes information for Aboriginal parents on what they can do if they're being investigated for a child ...
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