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Restorative Justice in BC

Restorative Justice Association of BC
Provides some examples of restorative initiatives in BC that are offered outside and in relation to the legal system.
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resource
Last reviewed August 2024
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Family law and poverty law advocate (Burnaby)

Burnaby Family Life
The program provides free and confidential legal information, advocacy and referrals to qualifying residents in the Lower Mainland. The program includes family law and poverty law advocates.
Type
service
Last reviewed August 2024
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Firearms

Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP)
Information about firearms in Canada, including licensing and registration.
Type
resource
Last reviewed August 2024
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Gladue Services: Information for the Public

BC First Nations Justice Council
Explains Gladue rights and factors, and how to get a Gladue report via a service from the BC First Nations Justice Council.
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resource
Last reviewed August 2024
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Criminal Record Checks

Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP)
Find out how to get fingerprint-based criminal record checks for Canadians living in or outside Canada. The page includes information about why you may need a criminal record check, the types of certified criminal record checks, vulnerable sector checks, and more.
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resource
Last reviewed August 2024
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Dial-a-Law: Firearms and the Firearms Act

People’s Law School
Canada’s gun laws require gun owners to be licensed and certain guns to be registered. Learn how these laws work, and how to get a licence or register a firearm.
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resource
Last reviewed August 2024
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LSLAP Manual: Motor Vehicle Law

Law Students’ Legal Advice Program (LSLAP)
This chapter on motor vehicle law is from the manual used by law students handling cases at LSLAP’s legal clinics. It provides an overview of licensing requirements and driving offences such as impaired driving, careless driving, and failure to remain at the scene of an accident.
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resource
Last reviewed August 2024
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Live Safe, End Abuse

Legal Aid BC
Explains what abuse is and where people who are being abused can get help. Includes information about keeping children safe, safety planning, men who are abused, and financial matters.
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resource
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.
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resource
Last reviewed August 2024
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Poverty law advocate (Salmon Arm)

Shuswap Family Centre
Free information, summary advice, referrals, and legal representation for residents of the Shuswap who are struggling accessing other legal resources. They help with issues including income security (disability benefits, CPP, CPPD, EI), residential tenancy (disputes and housing applications), debt, employment standards, and seniors advocacy.
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service
Last reviewed July 2024
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