Legal Publications

Legal Services Society of BC, 2007
This booklet describes the legal rights and responsibilities of parents and guardians in BC and what to expect when dealing with the child protection system. This booklet describes what the court process is like and where to get legal help. Available in English.

http://www.lss.bc.ca/assets/pubs/parentsRightsKidsRights.pdf

Legal Services Society of BC, 2004

This publication is a guide for women living on reserve who have experienced violence. Available in English.

http://www.lss.bc.ca/assets/pubs/batteredWomen_StayOnReserve_eng.pdf

YWCA Vancouver, 2008
This plain language guide offers information on legal processes and terminology, giving women the tools to make the best possible choices for themselves and their children. Available in

English

Chinese

Law Courts Education Society of BC, 2007

Legal Services Society of BC, 2003

Legal Services Society of BC, 2004

This fact sheet is for people who are starting a claim for refugee status in BC. It describes: who is a refugee, how to start the process of making a refugee claim, what happens at the eligibility interview and how to get help from a settlement agency. Available in English, Chinese and Spanish.

http://www.lss.bc.ca/publications/pub.aspx?p_id=82
                       

Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General and Legal Services Society, 2008

Information for women who need protection from violence or the threat of violence.

Available in:

Ministry of Public Safety and Public Solicitor, Victim Service Division, 2003

This brochure describes the legal rights you have as a victim of a crime. It also provides information on community resources that can assist crime victims.

Available in:
English