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March 26, 2010

LSS services update: Current family law representation guidelines

LSS guidelines for family law representation (getting a lawyer) have undergone several changes over the past year. To help bring you up to date, here is a brief description of the guidelines as of March 26, 2010. read more>>

LSS services update: New local agents in seven communities

Families in crisis, refugees, and people facing criminal charges will have more ways to get the legal help they need at new legal aid locations throughout BC opening on March 29, 2010. read more>>

LSS services update: Financial eligibility guidelines changing April 1, 2010

Financial eligibility guidelines for legal advice and representation are going up effective April 1, 2010. read more>>

Aboriginal Legal Services: Do you know about First Nations Court?

Last issue, we promised to tell you more about new initiatives from LSS Aboriginal Legal Services. Here's the first installment, about First Nations Court. read more>>

Lifetime of social justice nets Allan Parker a QC

Allan Parker, self-styled "child of the '60s," has been rewarded for his lifetime dedication to social justice with a Queen's Counsel. Find out more about Allan. read more>>

Community Advocate Support Line update

As we announced in the last issue of ELAN, the Community Advocate Support Line is moving to the Community Legal Assistance Society as of April 6, 2010. read more>>

LawLINE ends, but other services continue

The LawLINE telephone advice service will end at the end of March 2010, but there are some alternate services and resources available. read more>>

Hot off the press from LSS

Read about the LSS publications just released or about to come back from the printer, including new editions of Living Together or Living Apart, Sponsorship Breakdown, and Your Welfare Rights, as well as the brand-new booklet Surviving Relationship Violence and Abuse, and two fact sheets for Aboriginal people: Understanding Aboriginal Delegated Agencies and Are You Aboriginal? Do You Have a Bail Hearing? Are You Being Sentenced for a Crime? Do You Know About First Nations Court? read more>>

New Westminster family duty counsel services to continue

In the last issue of ELAN, we reported that Vancouver family duty counsel services were moving during the Olympics (until March 5). However, even though services have resumed in Vancouver, drop-in family duty counsel in New Westminster continues Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. – noon; 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. at New Westminster Law Courts, 651 Carnarvon Street.

Battered Women’s Support Services and The FREDA Centre are holding a two-day conference: Engaging Immigrant Women in the Legal System, at which they will launch the Empowering Refugee Immigrant & Non-Status Women Who Experience Violence Manual. See the Battered Women’s Support Services website for more information.

Legal Help for British Columbians: A Guide to Help Non-legal Professionals Make Legal Referrals for Clients has been updated and printed! See the promo flyer for more information or order free copies from the People’s Law School website.