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...

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...

Offers assistance with family justice matters including: separation and divorce, guardianship, parenting arrangements or contact with a child when there is a separation or divorce, child and spousal support, parenting after separation issues, and Family Law Ac...

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.

Offers public education presentations on mediation, as well as professional development opportunities for dispute management professionals. Also offers customized training/coaching and consulting services on conflict prevention, management, and resolution ...

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...

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...

Provides legal advice and support related to poverty, domestic violence, and crisis prevention. Areas of service include assistance with benefits, credits, and subsidies; tenancy-related issues; employment law and worker's rights; consumer law; debt issues; In...

Provides legal information and referral services on the North Shore (Bowen Island, Lions Bay, North Vancouver, and West Vancouver) on a variety of topics. Also provides advocacy services on issues such as housing, income assistance, employment, and poverty law...

Provides free and confidential legal information, referrals, legal advice, and representation for problems related to basic living needs for low-income North Shore residents (from Bowen Island, Lions Bay, North Vancouver, and West Vancouver). Assists with lega...

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 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...

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 legal information and referral services by phone or in person. Assists with finding legal information and self-help resources, and providing referrals to other community services to get legal advice. Also assists Vancouver's Downtown Community Court a...

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...

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...

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.

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...

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.

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

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

Regional courthouse library provides print and online legal information to the general public and legal community. Offers reference assistance, but does not offer legal advice or interpret legal material. Public hours are 9 am to 12 noon and 12:30 pm to 4 pm M...

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...

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...