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Criminal harassment is not a sign of love; it’s about power and control. It’s abuse. There are steps you can take to increase your safety at home, at work, and on transit. This guide provides information on what a peace bond does and how to get one.
This booklet 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.
If you or someone you know is experiencing family violence, you have options. Help is available from the police, community workers, and the courts. Learn the steps you can take.
A question-and-answer video that explains what sexual harassment in the workplace is, what options you have, and where you might find support.
Resource guide that can be used to enhance your personal safety and also as an opportunity to discuss the issue of violence against women.
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.
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.
This chapter on criminal law is from the manual used by law students handling cases at LSLAP’s legal clinics. Its focus is primarily on criminal procedure and case management. It also provides an overview of Charter rights in the criminal context, sentencing, and criminal records.
A guide for victim service workers orienting clients for Provincial Court and educating victims and witnesses about the criminal court process. It includes information about the accused and the burden of proof, and the trial. It explains what happens before your client’s attendance at court, what happens on the day of court, testifying, and the...
Links to publications that can help, including information on specific crimes (in English, Chinese, Punjabi, and French). It also links to multilingual publications on the restitution program. It links to information about peace bonds and protection orders, victims’ rights, the Crime Victim Assistance Program, and more.
