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One-stop source of information for all BC Employment and Assistance policies, procedures, and programs. Includes case administration, application and intake, eligibility, Persons with Disabilities (PWD) designation, support and shelter, supplements, hardship assistance, employment programs, appeal, and compliance.

Comprehensive information about the criminal justice system in BC, with separate guides for victims of crime, witnesses, and those accused or convicted of crime and their family members.

This site explains how to get an interpreter for the deaf or hard of hearing. The site also explains the situations where the courts will provide an English language interpreter and offers resources for when they don’t provide one.

This page gives instructions on how to begin an appeal of your sentence or conviction in a criminal case.

The alternative measures program allows you to deal with the charges against you outside the court process. This resource from the Government of BC explains who can be considered for alternative measures and what they include.

Defines sexual harassment, gives examples, and goes over procedures for prevention and addressing complaints. The web page emphasizes the roles of both employees and supervisors in maintaining a respectful work environment. Written for those who work in the BC Public Service.

Services and resources are available to support people who are accused or convicted (offenders) of committing a crime. This page guides you to information about some of these services and resources.

Court files contain many different documents about a legal matter. The Court of Appeal, BC Supreme Court, and BC Provincial Court have policies to determine the public’s access to court files (criminal, family, and civil court records).

If you receive the persons with disabilities (PWD) benefit, have disability status, or live in a care facility, you may be allowed to set money aside in a trust and still receive PWD. This help sheet explains trusts. This help sheet is part of a series on BC’s disability benefits.

This help sheet explains the Disability Tax Credit, a prerequisite for people who want to open a Registered Disability Savings Plan (RDSP). This help sheet is part of a series on BC’s disability benefits.