Legal Resources

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Communicable Disease Prevention

WorkSafeBC
A web page with information about communicable disease, how to prevent it in your workplace, and how to respond to periods of elevated risk.
Last reviewed October 2025
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If Your Spouse Is Harassing You Through the Courts

Family Law in BC (Justice Education Society)
Includes examples of how the other person may use the legal system to harass (bother) or abuse you, and what you can do.
Last reviewed March 2024
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Resources for Older Adults

Seniors First BC
This page includes a list of province-wide support resources for older adults on topics such as financial needs, housing supports, medical supports, and elder law.
Last reviewed November 2025
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Stopping the Violence: A Guide for Women Facing Domestic Violence

YWCA Vancouver
Brochure about abuse of women in relationships. Explains what abuse is and what the warning signs are, and provides resources for help and support.
Last reviewed March 2024
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Trial: Witnesses (civil law)

Supreme Court BC (Justice Education Society)
An overview of witness basics, including information on preparing your witnesses and questioning your witnesses. This guide also introduces concepts like cross-examinations and hearsay.
Last reviewed March 2024
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Dial-a-Law: Class Actions in British Columbia

People’s Law School
It’s a familiar story: a business makes a defective product or does something that harms a group of people. Such a “mass wrong” can be met with a class action.
Last reviewed March 2024
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Make a Complaint (against the RCMP)

Civilian Review and Complaints Commission for the RCMP
Explains how to make a complaint about the conduct of an RCMP member. It includes a complaint form PDF, which is also available in multiple languages.
Last reviewed March 2024
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How Do I Organize Information for My Family Law Case?

Rise Women’s Legal Centre
This practical guide has charts for keeping track of events or payments related to family law matters, which can be useful in a future court case.
Last reviewed September 2025
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When You’re Told to Have “No Contact”

Legal Aid BC
Explains what it means when someone wants protection from you because you’re accused or have been found guilty of abuse or violence (including family violence).
Last reviewed March 2024
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Is It Abuse?

Family Law in BC (Justice Education Society)
Describes how to spot types of abuse and family violence in different harmful or controlling behaviours (whether it’s happening to you or someone you know).
Last reviewed March 2024