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Legal Aid BC

Legal Aid BC is a non-profit organization created by the Legal Services Society (LSS) Act in 1979 to provide legal information, advice, and representation services. Our priority is to serve the interests of people with low incomes, but many of our services are available to all British Columbians. Our services are offered at legal aid locations throughout the province, and online through our websites: legalaid.bc.ca, family.legalaid.bc.ca, and aboriginal.legalaid.bc.ca.

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Diane’s Story: Do I need a protection order?

This 13-minute video is for people who live with an abusive partner, and want to leave. The video explains what a protection order is and how to make a safety plan.
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Safety in Relationships: Same-Gender

Describes relationship abuse, dispels common myths about abuse involving LGBTQ2S folk, discusses why a person might stay with an abusive partner, provides practical tips for making a plan to stay or leave safely, and ...
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Safety in Relationships: Trans Folk

Describes relationship abuse, dispels common myths about abuse involving trans folk, discusses why someone might stay with an abusive partner, provides practical tips for making a plan to stay safely or leave, and lists ...
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Who Can Stay in the Family Home on Reserve

Brochure gives basic information about the Family Homes on Reserves and Matrimonial Interests or Rights Act. Describes who has rights to the family home during your relationship, if you and your spouse separate, if your ...
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Defending Yourself: Theft Under $5,000

Describes how to defend yourself if you're charged with theft under $5,000 and what the prosecutor must prove to find you guilty. Also includes sentencing information, how to get legal help, and a flowchart showing ...
Also available in: French
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Defending Yourself: Assault

Describes how to defend yourself if you are charged with assault. Includes what the prosecutor must prove to find you guilty, sentencing information, and how to get legal help.
Also available in: French
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Benefits for Caregivers Raising Children

Benefits for Caregivers Raising Children has a table that lists some benefits that might be available to you if you're caring for a child that needs protection.
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Court orders

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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Emily’s Choice: A Child Protection Story web page

Describes child protection in the context of Emily’s story. Also provides links to the video, trailer, online version of the graphic novel, ordering information, who can help, and promotional material.
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How to Appeal Your Conviction

Step-by-step guide for appealing a conviction 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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