Legal Resources

Information and guidance to support victims of crime in BC. Find the services and people who can help you deal with the emotional, physical and financial effects of a crime.

Describes the laws about homes on reserve. This resource has information on who can stay in the family home on reserve after a separation or a partner dies, who these laws apply to, and where to get help with this issue.

Guides on protection orders against family members, or against anyone else you feel is a danger to you.

When their relationship ends, spouses are presumed to keep property they brought into the relationship and to share in property they acquired during their relationship. The same goes for debt.

This chapter is from the manual used by law students handling cases at LSLAP’s legal clinics. It contains an overview of the support, resources, and legal options that are available to victims of crime.

This resource explains stalking (also called criminal harassment), what it is, how to protect yourself, and what to do if you think you are being stalked. Also includes how to apply for a peace bond or family law protection order.

This resource is for people living in BC who need protection from a partner they are ― or have been ― in an intimate relationship with. Explains how and when people can get peace bonds and family law protection orders, and what the differences are between them.

A safety plan is a practical list or plan of the steps you can take to protect yourself and your kids if your partner is abusing you. It will help you stay safer if you decide to stay, or if you decide to leave.

Children and youth can experience different types of crime, such as child abuse, bullying, and dating violence. This resource provides information for parents, caregivers, and family members whose child has been a victim of crime.

If you’re an immigrant in Canada sponsored by your partner and they are abusing you, find out how to protect yourself or your children. Also talks about how leaving your partner may affect your immigration status and how to get help.