Programs & Resources for Immigrants

BC's Court System

BC’s Court System contains two instructional video programs. "Come On In!" introduces the courts of BC and "Arrest to Trial" explains the different roles of court personnel. A teacher’s guide accompanies the programs and explains basic concepts as well as suggested student activities.

Court Orientations

Court orientations provide an introduction to BC’s court system: how it works, why it is important and the legal terms and concepts used in court. Court orientations are part of the Justice Education Society’s Justice System Education Program. Other activities in the program include courtwatching, mock trials, justice system personnel sessions and career and personal planning.

Justice System Personnel Sessions

Groups can meet a judge, lawyer, sheriff or other justice system professional and ask them about their role and experience in the justice system. Justice System Personnel Sessions are part of the Justice Education Society’s Justice System Education Program. Other activities in the program include court orientations, courtwatching, mock trials and career and personal planning.

Legal Dictionary

Not sure about the meaning of a legal word? Use this online legal dictionary to find and understand common legal terms used in court documents and forms. The dictionary is searchable by alphabet and includes links to all legal terms used on this website.

LegalPix

LegalPix uses symbols and pictures to depict various legal scenarios that assist persons with special communication needs and their instructors/caregivers in understanding BC’s justice system. Books are available for Criminal Law, Family Law as well as Landlord and Tenancy. Card sets are available for Criminal Law and Preparing Victims and Witnesses for Court. A CD-ROM that contains all LegalPix symbols and pictures is also available.

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