Legal Resources

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

This website has a flowchart about criminal court process and multiple booklets about defending yourself if you're charged with a crime. The booklets cover mischief, possession of property under $5,000 obtained by crime, possession of an illegal drug, breach of a court order, assault, and theft under $5,000.

A free online course and a community forum for people who represent themselves in court. The self-paced course is designed for a national Canadian audience in family law. Topics include the basics and foundations for representing yourself, doing legal research, preparing for trial, approaching settlement, and coming to terms with the outcome.

If you have a court of appeal case and can’t afford a lawyer, this page explains how to apply for a court-appointed lawyer under section 684 of the Criminal Code.