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LSLAP Manual: Youth Justice

Law Students’ Legal Advice Program (LSLAP)
This chapter is from the manual used by law students handling cases at LSLAP’s legal clinics. It includes an overview of criminal procedure and sentencing in the youth justice context.
Last reviewed September 2024
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LSLAP Manual: Criminal Law

Law Students’ Legal Advice Program (LSLAP)
This chapter on criminal law is from the manual used by law students handling cases at LSLAP’s legal clinics. It focuses primarily on criminal procedure and case management. It also provides an overview of Charter rights in the criminal context, sentencing, and criminal records.
Last reviewed September 2024
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Knowing Your Rights

Canadian Centre for Child Protection
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.
Last reviewed August 2024
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Sexual Assault

Government of British Columbia
Find the help available if you or someone you know is a victim of sexual assault. Sexual assault is any sexual contact that happens without the consent of both people. It can range from unwanted sexual touching to forced sexual intercourse.
Last reviewed August 2024
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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, human right complaints, BC Corrections, and forms.
Last reviewed August 2024
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Youth Help and Support

Government of British Columbia
This page guides you to information, services, and resources available for children and youth who are victims or witnesses.
Last reviewed August 2024
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Information on Protection Orders

Government of British Columbia
Read about what a protection order is, when you should get one, how it will protect you, and who you can speak with to get more information about how to apply for one.
Last reviewed August 2024
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Sexual Harassment in the Workplace

People’s Law School
A question-and-answer video that explains what sexual harassment in the workplace is, what options you have, and where you might find support.
Last reviewed March 2024
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Enhance Access to Safety for International Students

MOSAIC
This booklet provides legal education, sexual violence awareness, and community resources for international students in remote/underserved areas in BC. It includes information on the law and consent, reporting sexual assault to the police, legal protection options, and human rights law.
Last reviewed March 2024
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Provincial Violation Ticket Forms (including Motor Vehicle Act offences)

Government of British Columbia
This page has court forms for violation tickets, including motor vehicle offences. The forms are in a PDF format that can be filled out and printed.
Last reviewed March 2024