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.

Explains the laws ensuring children are protected from harm, have access to basic needs, and have a voice to participate in society. These include criminal laws about online sexual violence and sextortion.

Describes the different forms of domestic violence, and links to the help available for victims of domestic violence, including a resource list and help line numbers. Also find tips and resources for people in abusive relationships, information about peace bonds and protection orders, and information about counselling for children.

This fact sheet explains what a judge considers when sentencing in criminal court and the types of sentences can be given. It also talks about pre-sentence reports, victim impact statements, and the sentencing of Indigenous persons.

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.

This site is for people who have been given a federal contravention violation ticket. It explains what the options are, how to pay the ticket, and how to dispute the ticket.

Helps you learn how to spot and guard against scams that try to trick you out of your money. It covers 15 of the most common scams that affect British Columbians, explains the growing problem of identity theft, and tells you the steps to take if you have been the victim of a scam.

Booklet explaining your rights and the programs available to you as a youth in provincial custody.

Various booklets explain your rights and the programs available to you as a person in federal custody.

Various booklets explain your rights and the programs available to you as a person in provincial custody.