Native Courtworkers facilitate access to justice by assisting Indigenous people in conflict with the law who are involved in the criminal justice system to obtain fair, just, equitable and culturally sensitive treatment. Services include referral to legal serv...

Provincial justice centre handling adult criminal law prosecution matters. Hours for Court Registry are 9 am to 4 pm Monday to Friday. Duty counsel services are provided to coincide with what is occurring in court on any given day; hours vary. Drop-in clients ...

Takes applications for legal representation for criminal charges only; also refers eligible clients to lawyers; provides liaison between LABC, the community, and the private bar; directs clients to legal information services and community agencies; and provide...

Indigenous Case Workers facilitate access to justice by assisting Indigenous people involved in the criminal justice system to obtain fair, just, equitable and culturally sensitive treatment. Provides support, including helping the accused understand their rig...

Provides justice, homelessness, and crime prevention services to Indigenous people in Metro Vancouver. Services include community referrals, house listings for low-income residents, and assistance with completion of forms. The Diversion Unit utilizes a communi...

Provides free and confidential culturally-appropriate counselling for survivors of sexual abuse and other forms of family violence. Other services include referrals to community programs, assistance in finding emergency housing, advocacy, and wellness workshop...

Committed to improving the well-being of children and youth in BC through the advancement of their legal rights. Provides a range of free services for children and youth ages 19 and under including legal advice through to full legal representation at court. Ma...

Employs culturally responsive approaches in supporting Indigenous youth ages 13 to 24 in healing from violence. Provides traditional Indigenous healing opportunities, outreach support, referrals, access to counselling, and assistance navigating legal and judic...

Provides Indigenous people who have been involved in the justice system with individualized, non-judgmental, wholistic support to transition back into the community. For Indigenous men released from federal institutions, offers 45 days of services including he...

Supervised articling students and new notaries offer a full range of affordable legal services to those in BC. Serves the unmet legal needs of underserved cities, towns and reserves across BC. Clinicians provide an initial free assessment (usually around 15 to...

Volunteer lawyers offers free legal advice to low-and modest-income BC residents by telephone or videoconference; up to a half-hour is available at each appointment, with the possibility of more appointments as needed. Addresses a full range of legal issues in...

Provides support and resources to Indigenous youth ages 13 to 18, to positively resolve conflicts or misunderstandings in their lives. The program teaches positive communication and problem-solving skills, and facilitates conversations that can help youth stay...

Offers individual counselling and advocacy to Indigenous women and transgender, nonbinary, Two-Spirit. and gender diverse individuals ages 14 and up who have experienced recent or historical sexual assault, childhood sexual abuse, sexual harassment, criminal h...

Provides culturally appropriate services by Indigenous women for Indigenous women. Services include Indigenous Women's Counselling/Stopping the Violence (STV) Program, First Nations Women's Support Worker/Community-Based Victim Services Program, and specialize...

Provides free and confidential support, advocacy, legal information, referrals, form completion assistance, and family court accompaniment within Vancouver and Metro Vancouver for women who are navigating the legal system. Advocacy services address issues rela...

A community residential facility providing care and custody for up to 17 Indigenous and non-Indigenous males, 19 years of age and over who have been conditionally released from federal institutions. Accepts those with or without addiction issues, but must abst...

Advocates for Indigenous title, rights, and treaty rights, as well as for the respect of Aboriginal cultures and societies at local, national, and international levels. The UBCUC Digital Collections offer a variety of online research and informational material...

Provides social and recreational services for North Shore residents. Also hosts the free UBC Law Students' Legal Advice Program (LSLAP) year-round (604-822-5791), and income tax assistance during tax season for low-income clients. Facilities may be rented by c...

Works to help Aboriginal families unlearn abusive and violent behaviours and reclaim their traditional values of honour, respect, and equality. Provides counselling regarding family violence, group work and cultural ceremonies, and public education to increase...

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 help for and promotes healing of Aboriginal individuals and communities in BC who have experienced emotional, physical, sexual, and spiritual abuse in residential schools. Services include counselling, referral to community-based services, workshops o...

Court sits once a month and is for sentencing of criminal matters and mediation of family court matters which fall under provincial jurisdiction. The focus is holistic, recognizing the unique circumstances of First Nations offenders within the framework of exi...

Reviews all charges referred by the police to determine if it is feasible to proceed with the case. Prosecutes the case and makes recommendations to the court as to an appropriate sentence. Contacts victims and witnesses if they have to testify at the trial an...

Native Courtworkers facilitates access to justice by assisting Indigenous people in conflict with the law who are involved in the criminal justice system to obtain fair, just, equitable and culturally sensitive treatment. Services include referral to legal ser...

Hears and makes rulings on legal disputes relating to criminal, civil, family, traffic, and bylaw matters. Hours for Court Registry are 9 am to 4 pm Monday to Friday. Duty counsel services are provided to coincide with what is occurring in court on any given d...