A provincial association dedicated to connecting and liaising with people and communities working to raise awareness of the benefits of crime prevention and community safety. Nonprofit society.

Website provides a centralized point for people in BC to access general legal information and educational resources; not intended to be used as legal advice for a specific legal problem. Offers descriptive links to over 1,500 written resources including videos...

Allows users to complete and file provincial family law case applications online. Users can fill out forms, gather supporting documents and apply for orders, including protection orders. Once the forms are completed using the service, they may be filed automat...

Local courthouse library provides print and online legal information to the general public and legal community. Hours vary.

Leads, promotes, and facilitates mediation and other collaborative dispute resolution processes throughout BC. Provides a variety of dispute resolution services, including public access to qualified mediators, appointment of mediators, and mediator education a...

Provides notification to victims of crime, and persons protected by a civil protection order, about adult offenders' court proceedings and BC Corrections' movements (custody or community status). Victim Safety Unit (VSU) notifications may include court updates...

Independent provincial government agency responsible for regulating securities trading in BC through the administration of the Securities Act. Protects and promotes the public interest, and supports fair, efficient, and innovative capital markets. Helps with c...

Live chat and phone service provides free answers to legal questions and access to online legal help guides and videos. Provides legal information, not legal advice from lawyers. Serves all of BC. Live chat and phone hours are 11 am to 2 pm Monday to Friday.

Provides an overview of the justice system for school groups and other community groups, including English as a second language classes, and programs run by immigrant-serving organizations. Participants visit court houses, speak with justice system professiona...

Offers information on numerous legal topics applicable to BC, but does not provide legal advice or representation. Available by touch-tone telephone 24 hours a day, seven days a week and through the website. Funded by the Law Foundation of BC.

Provides legal information services to everyone in BC via phone and email service. Helps lawyers and communities find and use legal information in print and online. Librarians provide reference assistance, but do not provide legal advice or answers specific to...

Provides information free of charge to families experiencing conflict, especially individuals and families going through separation or divorce. Offers services to families through various family mediation projects.

Creates innovative programs and resources that improve legal capability and access to justice. Helps people across BC address their everyday legal issues through publications, web resources, and videos. Also focuses on the retention and advancement of women la...

Dedicated to making the law accessible to British Columbians by providing free education and information to help people deal with the legal problems of daily life. Resources include an interactive website, classes/information sessions on legal topics, and book...

Supplies community groups with lawyers, notaries, and plain language presenters who can speak on topics of law and the justice system. Accepts lawyers wishing to volunteer.

Online tribunal offers timely, accessible, affordable way to resolve many types of civil law disputes without needing a lawyer or attending court. Resolve strata property disputes of any amount, small claims disputes up to $5,000, and motor vehicle accident an...

Carries out scholarly research, writing, and analysis for law reform; collaborates with government; and provides publications, resources, and support for outreach and public information. The Canadian Centre for Elder Law (CCEL) carries out similar work focused...

Provides victims with the information and services they need to have an effective voice in the federal correctional system. Victims may register with CSC or the Parole Board of Canada (PBC) to receive information on the correctional system and the offender who...

Provides registered victims or their representatives with general information about federal corrections and conditional release, and certain information (scheduled reviews, decisions, releases) about the offender that harmed them, as long as that offender is u...

Confidential database containing all civil and criminal protection orders issued in BC. Ensures that police have 24-hour access to accurate, current information on peace bonds and civil restraining orders. Goal is to contribute to the reduction of violence aga...

Works toward giving victims of crime an effective voice in the criminal justice system by helping them and their families understand their role in the criminal justice system and the services available to support them; ensuring that the perspectives of victims...

Advocates for victims' rights by presenting the perspectives of victims to all levels of government. Serves as a resource centre for victims, providing information about the Canadian criminal justice system, and helping victims deal with post-trial agencies; o...

Provides information to victims of federal offenders. Specifically, the Office provides general information about the Canadian criminal justice system and the victims' rights and entitlements under the Canadian Victims Bill of Rights, and the Corrections and C...