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Know Your Rights: A Toolkit for 2SLGBTQIA+ Folks in Navigating Youth, Healthcare and Criminal Justice Issues

Kamloops Pride
This online toolkit is a compilation of questions and answers around issues affecting 2SLGBTQIA+ folks. The content is divided into sections on criminal justice, health care, youth health care, and youth. The appendixes include definitions, resources, and the human right complaint process for transgender people.
Last reviewed March 2026
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Resources on Police Record Checks

Canadian Civil Liberties Association
Want to know what a police record is? How do you try to deal with a non-conviction record? What privacy and human rights laws apply, or what are the best practices for employers? Click on the link for related resources.
Last reviewed March 2026
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The Arrest Handbook

BC Civil Liberties Association
The police are responsible for enforcing the law. While they’re deserving of respect and assistance, they must also respect your legal rights. This booklet has important information about how you can expect the police to act, and how you can respond if you feel the police don’t act properly. It is available in English, French, Punjabi, Spanish...
Last reviewed March 2026
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Know Your Rights: Injunctions and Contempt of Court

BC Civil Liberties Association
Explains what an injunction is, what contempt of court is, and your rights if you go to court on a contempt of court charge.
Last reviewed March 2026
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Legal Information for Indigenous People: National Edition

S.H.E.D. Society of Bella Coola
This booklet provides basic, accessible legal information for Indigenous people across the continent who are facing legal issues. It provides a national perspective on topics covered in the BC-specific booklet, including your rights and protections, restorative justice, child protection, prisons, crossing the border, wills and estates, and benefits...
Last reviewed March 2026
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Legal Information for Indigenous People

S.H.E.D. Society of Bella Coola
This booklet provides basic, accessible legal information for Indigenous people facing legal issues. Topics include justice systems, children and families, rights and protections, death and taxes, income security, and class actions. It explains how the laws can vary for people based on their Indigeneity.
Last reviewed March 2026
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British Columbia Newcomers’ Guide to Resources and Services

WelcomeBC (Government of BC)
Moving to a new country can be challenging. This guide has information on getting a job, finding a place to live, health services, banking, getting a driver’s licence, the legal system, and much more.
Last reviewed March 2026
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When I’m 64: Services for Older Adults

People’s Law School
This resource explains the services available to help older adults make informed decisions and lead a healthy life as they age. It covers health care, housing, transportation, and recreation services in BC.
Last reviewed January 2026
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Age-Based Rights

Legal Rights for Youth in BC (Justice Education Society)
This guide outlines rights and responsibilities that children and youth have in British Columbia before they turn 19.
Last reviewed December 2025
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Inclusive Investing: Respecting the Rights of Vulnerable Investors through Supported Decision Making

British Columbia Law Institute
These resources explain supported financial investment decision-making for adults living with dementia and other disabilities. They include guides for family and friends helping with decision making, as well as suggestions for facilitators. The resources include Help People Living with Dementia to Understand Their Investment Decision-Making Rights...
Last reviewed December 2025