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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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Preparing Affidavit Evidence for BC Provincial Court

Rise Women’s Legal Centre
This guide explains filing affidavit evidence for family court. It includes tips on dealing with restrictions about the length and format of affidavits and challenges to affidavit evidence related to protection orders and family violence.
Last reviewed July 2026
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Practical Guide to Elder Abuse and Neglect Law in Canada: British Columbia

British Columbia Law Institute
This page outlines BC laws that deal with elder abuse. Subjects include definitions, self-neglect, financial abuse, abuse in sponsorship or immigration, and reporting and privacy. It also provides key contacts for help.
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
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The Little Black Book of Scams (second edition)

Competition Bureau Canada
This easy-to-read guide describes several scams and how to protect yourself. In addition to explaining frauds, including identity theft, it also details what to do if you get scammed and how to get help.
Last reviewed April 2026