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Technology-Facilitated Violence: Preserving Digital Evidence Toolkit

BC Society of Transition Houses

This guide helps women and anti-violence workers preserve digital evidence in situations involving technology-facilitated violence against women. It includes the laws and best practices, tech-specific guides, info on courts, legal options for self-represented litigants, and tech-safety resources.

Last reviewed March 2024
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Publications for Victims of Crime

Government of British Columbia

Links to publications that can help victims, including information on specific crimes (in English, Chinese, Punjabi, and French) and on the restitution program. It also links to information about peace bonds and protection orders, victims’ rights, the Crime Victim Assistance Program, and more.

Last reviewed March 2024
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Child Protection

Legal Aid BC

Identifies the law around child protection for Aboriginal children in BC, sets out some aspects of the child protection/removal process, and explains parents’ and the band’s rights and responsibilities.

Last reviewed March 2024
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Tenancy Dispute Resolution

Residential Tenancy Branch (Government of BC)

Information about the dispute resolution process. Includes links to the online application.

Last reviewed March 2024