Justice Education Society of British Columbia

CourtsofBC.ca is a website that provides educational information and instructional videos about BC’s Provincial Court, Supreme Court and Court of Appeal. In the videos Alex, a student interested in learning more about BC’s court system, speaks to three judges about the role and functions of the three courts. In addition to the videos, this resource also features downloadable student handouts and a Teacher's Guide.

Parenting After Separation is a free three-hour workshop for parents dealing with issues of child custody, access, guardianship and/or support. The program is mandatory for separating parents in some BC communities. Topics include the impact of separation on children, decision-making and legal options. Parenting After Separating workbooks are available in English, French, Punjabi and Chinese.

This series of 10 large wall charts feature easy-to-follow illustrations of various areas of BC’s justice system. Series A is introductory and designed for elementary school and ESL students. It is also available in French. Series B is advanced and designed for use with high school, criminology and law students as well as justice system personnel. A guidebook is also available.

Finances After Separation is a free three-hour workshop that assists separated parents with their finances. The program is also appropriate for extended family members and members of the community who provide support to separating parents. The program includes a Parent's Handbook and Facilitator’s Guide.

Reducing Conflict After Separation is a three-hour information session for separating parents. The session helps parents build skills to deal with high levels of conflict in order to protect their children from witnessing conflict and feeling "caught in the middle." A Facilitator's Guide is available.

The Aboriginal Parenting After Separation program helps Aboriginal parents through the separation process. The program's resources include a Parent's Handbook, the Aboriginal Parenting After Separation Toolkit, videos, worksheets and checklists.

The Community Crime Prevention Guide provides information and tools for BC communities to develop action plans and tools that can be used to build safe, secure environments. Topics include Mobilizing Communities, Engaging Youth and Evaluation. The Guide is available online and can also be ordered for free.

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.

Legal Quest provides high school teachers with all the tools they need to teach the basics of the Canadian justice system, including the Youth Criminal Justice Act. The program includes a game, charts, worksheets, scenarios and mock trials. Topics include The Law and You, Structure of the Legal System and Being in Court.