Justice Education Society of British Columbia
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Formerly known as the Law Courts Education Society of BC
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How to Take Notes During Your Trial
This resource helps self-representing litigants take effective notes during a civil trial. Topics include making notes before you testify and during witness testimonies, checking evidence and keeping organized. This resource is part of the Civil Case Tip Sheets Series.
ImmigrantLegal.ca
ImmigrantLegal.ca is the online home of the Immigrant PLEI Consortium. The website provides a service agency directory, fact sheets, forms, frequently asked qustions, instructional videos and related website links - all on the topics of Employment Standards and Residential Tenancy. Some resources are available in more than 10 languages.
It’s Time: African Women Join Hands Against Domestic Violence
This video takes viewers inside women's safe houses, giving an inside glimpse of the lives of African women and girls forced to flee abuse. It's Time: African Women Join Hands Against Domestic Violence details a unique partnership between a Canadian agency and two African organizations that are working to combat an epidemic of domestic violence. A teacher’s guide is included.
Justice Access Centre Self-help and Information Services
If you don’t have a lawyer representing you, the Justice Access Centre's Self-help and Information Services in Vancouver can help you get the information you need to prepare your Supreme Court family or civil case.
Justice In Our Times
JusticeInOurTimes.ca provides justice information, news and resources for British Columbians. The website contains a broad range of information, including current BC justice news, newsletters, legal website links, video presentations on aboriginal justice and human trafficking, as well as a range of upcoming justice events.
Kids in the Middle
Kids in the Middle is a program for Aboriginal parents, their families and their communities. The program provides information and exercises to help couples who are separating; and to help children deal with a family break up. A Facilitator’s Package and Parent's Handbook are available.
KidsBC: Explore Changeville
This animated, highly interactive website is designed to help BC kids experiencing parental divorce or separation. The virtual world of "Changeville" provides a range of information and activities for children to explore. This exploration takes place through the use of a personally created avatar that walks through Changeville to visit the Park, Legal Street, Break Up Street and the Mall. The website is targeted to children ages 6 to 12 and it can be explored alone, or with one or both parents.
Law and Citizenship Curriculum
BCCitizenship.ca details a new approach for teaching law and citizenship in BC. The Law and Citizenship Curriculum project is developing enhancements to the BC high school curriculum on law and citizenship. The goal is to better prepare students to be informed and active citizens who understand the structure and operation of Canadian political and justice systems.
Law Connection
Learning About the Law
Learning About the Law uses very simple wording to teach English as a Second Language students about their legal rights and responsibilities in British Columbia. Topics include Renting a Home, Driving, Family Law, and Civil Law. Both the Workbook and a Teacher’s Guide are available online as well as for order.