http://www.lss.bc.ca New and revised LSS publications Law Legal aid Supreme Court Provincial Court Court of Appeal Publications Criminal Family Immigration Aboriginal Civil http://www.lss.bc.ca/rss/rss_pubUpdates.jpg http://www.lss.bc.ca/publications/ Mon, 11 Jul 2011 12:00:00 -0800 Family Brochure (produced by Qmunity) that describes abuse in same-sex relationships and provides a list of resources. http://www.legalaid.bc.ca/publications/pub.php?pub=418 Mon, 30 Jan 2012 10:00:00 -0800 Family Brochure (produced by Qmunity) that describes abuse in transgender relationships and provides a list of resources. http://www.legalaid.bc.ca/publications/pub.php?pub=420 Mon, 30 Jan 2012 10:00:00 -0800 Family Online-only fact sheet about women abused by their partners and where to get community support services and legal help. http://www.legalaid.bc.ca/publications/pub.php?pub=419 Mon, 30 Jan 2012 10:00:00 -0800 Aboriginal This fact sheet for Indian residential school survivors includes information on how to make an Independent Assessment Process application and lets survivors know what their options are now that the Common Experience Payment application deadline has passed. http://www.legalaid.bc.ca/publications/pub.php?pub=389 Fri, 13 Jan 2012 12:00:00 -0800 Aboriginal New online-only guide for advocates available on the LSS website. http://www.legalaid.bc.ca/publications/pub.php?pub=393 Thurs, 12 Jan 2012 13:00:00 -0800 Criminal Speaking to the Judge Before You Are Sentenced has been revised to include information for Aboriginal clients, and has been reformatted as an easy-to-read brochure. http://legalaid.bc.ca/publications/pub.php?pub=110 Thurs, 29 Dec 2011 16:00:00 -0800 Aboriginal A Guide to Aboriginal Harvesting rights provides information on Aboriginal harvesting rights and what your options are if you've been charges with a harvesting offence. http://www.legalaid.bc.ca/publications/pub.php?pub=416 Wed, 14 Dec 2011 12:00:00 -0800 Criminal The French version of this publication is now available online only. http://www.legalaid.bc.ca/publications/pub.aspx?p_id=27 Thurs, 03 Nov 2011 12:00:00 -0800 Aboriginal Provides general information about the routine tasks of administering a simple estate under the Indian Act. http://www.legalaid.bc.ca/publications/pub.aspx?p_id=397 Thurs, 03 Nov 2011 12:00:00 -0800 Aboriginal Contains forms and sample letters to be used only in conjunction with the guide. http://www.legalaid.bc.ca/publications/pub.aspx?p_id=396 Thurs, 03 Nov 2011 12:00:00 -0800 Family We've enhanced and (re)printed our Family Law in BC bookmark! The updated bookmark provides information about the Family Law in British Columbia website, including the site address, a small image of the home page, a list of what the site contains, and how people can use the site to solve their family law issues. http://www.lss.bc.ca/publications/pub.aspx?p_id=367 Wed, 19 Oct 2011 12:00:00 -0800 Family The fourth edition of this popular family law booklet is now available in English online and in print. This edition contains minor updates, enhancements, and clarifications throughout, but is otherwise not all that different from the third edition. This means that the third edition in Arabic, traditional Chinese, Farsi, French, Korean, Spanish, and Vietnamese, currently available in print and online, continues to be accurate. http://www.legalaid.bc.ca/publications/pub.aspx?p_id=347 Wed, 27 Jul 2011 12:00:00 -0800 Criminal English edition has been reprinted with minor revisions. http://www.legalaid.bc.ca/publications/pub.aspx?p_id=155 Wed, 27 Jul 2011 12:00:00 -0800 We've now added a portable publications catalogue to the Publications page (scroll down to the bottom to see the first link on the left side under "Availability Lists"). http://www.legalaid.bc.ca/publications/ Wed, 27 Jul 2011 12:00:00 -0800 Aboriginal This new fact sheet is for Aboriginal people who have been charged with a harvesting offence (such as hunting or fishing illegally). http://lss.bc.ca/publications/pub.aspx?p_id=395 Mon, 11 Jul 2011 12:00:00 -0800 Aboriginal This new booklet provides comprehensive, easy to understand information on the Indian Residential Schools Settlement Agreement. http://lss.bc.ca/publications/pub.aspx?p_id=394 Mon, 04 Jul 2011 12:00:00 -0800 Aboriginal This fact sheet lets Indian residential school survivors know what their options are under the Indian Residential Schools Settlement Agreement. http://www.lss.bc.ca/publications/pub.aspx?p_id=389 Mon, 04 Jul 2011 12:00:00 -0800 Family This brochure is now available (online only) in French. http://www.lss.bc.ca/publications/pub.aspx?p_id=28 Mon, 04 Jul 2011 12:00:00 -0800 Family Fact sheet about what men can do if abused in relationships, and where to get support services and legal help. http://www.lss.bc.ca/publications/pub.aspx?p_id=392 Mon, 27 Jun 2011 12:00:00 -0800 Immigration Fact sheet about what newcomers (immigrants) to Canada can do if abused by their sponsors and when leaving an abusive relationship. Also describes financial help, support services, and legal resources. http://www.lss.bc.ca/publications/pub.aspx?p_id=391 Mon, 27 Jun 2011 12:00:00 -0800 Civil After our popular Your Welfare Rights was printed in February 2010, there were changes to some benefits, especially medical benefits. You'll want to check out the information update that is now included within the publication and also available online as a separate document. http://www.lss.bc.ca/publications/pub.aspx?p_id=167 Mon, 20 Jun 2011 12:00:00 -0800 Civil Our popular booklet about seniors' benefits, rights, and services (revised July 2009) is now available in print, in English. http://www.lss.bc.ca/publications/pub.aspx?p_id=8#English Mon, 20 Jun 2011 12:00:00 -0800 Civil We've added an online-only information update to this booklet to cover the changes to the Supreme Court Civil Rules that came into effect July 1, 2010. http://lss.bc.ca/publications/pub.aspx?p_id=15 Mon, 13 Jun 2011 12:00:00 -0800 Aboriginal New booklet for Aboriginal defendants who want to know more about their Gladue rights and are working with their lawyer or advocate to prepare a Gladue report. May also be helpful to Aboriginal advocates, Aboriginal justice workers, members of the Aboriginal community, and the legal community. http://lss.bc.ca/publications/pub.aspx?p_id=388 Mon, 13 Jun 2011 12:00:00 -0800 Criminal We've added a replacement form to replace the Letter of Authority found in the Forms section of this booklet. http://www.lss.bc.ca/publications/pub.aspx?p_id=23 Mon, 6 Jun 2011 12:00:00 -0800 Criminal We've added a replacement form to replace the Letter of Authority found in the Forms section of this booklet. http://www.lss.bc.ca/publications/pub.aspx?p_id=22 Mon, 6 Jun 2011 12:00:00 -0800 Legal Aid Our brochure explaining what legal aid is and how and where to apply for it is now available in Chinese (simplified), Chinese (traditional), and Punjabi. http://www.lss.bc.ca/publications/pub.aspx?p_id=40#ChinesePunjabi Mon, 30 May 2011 12:00:00 -0800 Family New series of 10 fact sheets (eight now available and two to come) that describe aspects of relationship abuse, including what abuse means; safety planning; how police and RCMP can help; the criminal court process; protection orders; custody, guardianship, and access; what to do about money; and staying in the family home on reserve. Also lists support services and legal resources. Replaces the old Legal Information for Battered Women Fact sheets. Still to come: immigrants abused by their sponsors; men abused by their partners. http://www.lss.bc.ca/publications/subject.aspx?s_id=15 Mon, 30 May 2011 12:00:00 -0800 Family Our popular booklet explaining the basics of family law is now available in print in Arabic, Chinese (traditional), Farsi (Persian), French, Korean, Spanish, and Vietnamese. http://www.lss.bc.ca/publications/pub.aspx?p_id=347#Multilingual Wed, 25 May 2011 12:00:00 -0800 Family Revised seventh (2010) edition of Parents' Rights, Kids' Rights updates and expands on the content in the previous (August 2007) edition (which remains correct). http://www.lss.bc.ca/publications/pub.aspx?p_id=77 Wed, 25 May 2011 12:00:00 -0800 Family Now available in traditional Chinese and Spanish, this booklet outlines what abuse is and what a woman's legal rights are in an abusive relationship. Also available in Punjabi and English. http://www.lss.bc.ca/publications/pub.aspx?p_id=348#ChineseTraditionalSpanish Thu, 19 May 2011 12:00:00 -0800 Immigration We've reprinted the Spanish and uploaded a new French online-only version of our booklet explaining the process of seeking refugee protection in Canada. Also available in Chinese (simplified) and English (print and online). http://www.lss.bc.ca/publications/pub.aspx?p_id=286 Thu, 19 May 2011 12:00:00 -0800 Aboriginal This fact sheet provides an overview of Gladue rights, which are rights under the Criminal Code that apply to anyone who self-identifies as Aboriginal. The fact sheet explains what these rights mean for Aboriginal people who have a bail hearing or are being sentenced for a crime. The fact sheet also explains what a Gladue report is and provides some basic questions that can help Aboriginal defendants and their lawyers get started on preparing a Gladue report. The fact sheet also provides information on the First Nations Court in New Westminster, including contact information for the First Nations Court expanded duty counsel. http://www.legalaid.bc.ca/publications/pub.aspx?p_id=350 Mon, 14 Mar 2011 12:00:00 -0800 Family This poster describes the child protection process in flow chart form. The step-by-step overview begins at the investigation and the decision whether protection is required, shows the outcomes of the presentation hearing, and ends with the possible outcomes of the protection hearing. This flow chart will appear in the next edition of Parents' Rights, Kids' Rights. http://www.legalaid.bc.ca/publications/pub.aspx?p_id=252 Wed, 16 Feb 2011 12:00:00 -0800 Legal aid Outlines in plain language what legal aid is, and how and where to apply for it. It also lists the phone numbers of legal aid offices in BC. The following versions will be available in early 2011: Chinese (simplified), Chinese (traditional), and Punjabi. http://www.legalaid.bc.ca/publications/pub.aspx?p_id=40 Wed, 16 Feb 2011 12:00:00 -0800 Legal aid Outlines in plain language what legal aid is, and how and where to apply for it. It also lists the phone numbers of legal aid offices in BC. The following versions will be available in early 2011: Chinese (simplified), Chinese (traditional), and Punjabi. http://www.legalaid.bc.ca/publications/pub.aspx?p_id=40# Wed, 16 Feb 2011 12:00:00 -0800 Family Outlines what abuse is from a legal perspective and what a woman's legal rights are if she is in an abusive relationship. It explains what women can do to protect themselves and their children, and the kind of help they can get. It includes how to make a safety plan, what the police can do, how the court process works, and how to leave an abusive relationship. http://www.legalaid.bc.ca/publications/pub.aspx?p_id=348# Mon, 10 Jan 2011 12:00:00 -0800 Family This poster provides a step-by-step overview of the process, including which forms you need to file, for getting initial orders for custody, guardianship, access, and support in Provincial (Family) Court. The poster also covers what you should do before you begin the court process, and whether your case needs to go to Supreme Court instead of Provincial Court. http://www.legalaid.bc.ca/publications/pub.aspx?p_id=343 Mon, 10 Jan 2011 12:00:00 -0800 Criminal Describes what normally happens if you are charged with assault. http://www.legalaid.bc.ca/publications/pub.aspx?p_id=153 Mon, 20 Dec 2010 12:00:00 -0800 Criminal Describes what normally happens if you are charged with a breach of a court order. http://www.legalaid.bc.ca/publications/pub.aspx?p_id=298 Mon, 20 Dec 2010 12:00:00 -0800 Criminal Describes what normally happens if you are charged with possession of an illegal drug. http://www.legalaid.bc.ca/publications/pub.aspx?p_id=156 Mon, 20 Dec 2010 12:00:00 -0800 Criminal Describes what normally happens when you are charged with drinking and driving. http://www.legalaid.bc.ca/publications/pub.aspx?p_id=154 Mon, 20 Dec 2010 12:00:00 -0800 Aboriginal This poster provides a step-by-step overview of the Aboriginal child protection process and information on the rights of Aboriginal children and families. The poster also informs parents of their options should their child need protection: asking for a family group conference, using traditional decision making, and asking for a mediator. http://www.legalaid.bc.ca/publications/pub.aspx?p_id=342 Mon, 20 Dec 2010 12:00:00 -0800 Family This bookmark provides an overview of the Family Law in British Columbia website, including a preview of the site and descriptions of the types of content found on the site. http://www.legalaid.bc.ca/publications/pub.aspx?p_id=367 Mon, 29 Nov 2010 12:00:00 -0800 Family Provides an overview of the Family Law in British Columbia website, including a preview of the site and improvements to content and navigation. http://www.legalaid.bc.ca/publications/pub.aspx?p_id=312 Mon, 29 Nov 2010 12:00:00 -0800 Family Explains the steps parents or guardians can take if the director of Children and Family Development removes their child or is planning to remove their child from the home. Describes what the law says, what parents can do, and what happens in court. http://www.legalaid.bc.ca/publications/pub.aspx?p_id=28 Mon, 29 Nov 2010 12:00:00 -0800 Legal Aid This bookmark provides an overview of the Legal Services Society website, including descriptions of the types of content found on the site. http://www.legalaid.bc.ca/publications/pub.aspx?p_id=365 Mon, 29 Nov 2010 12:00:00 -0800 Criminal Explains what can happen when an accused person pleads not guilty to a summary offence. It may help those who decide to represent themselves in court. It contains a checklist to guide the accused through a trial, flow charts of the court process before and at the trial, and a sample letter to Crown counsel. http://www.legalaid.bc.ca/publications/pub.aspx?p_id=98 Mon, 29 Nov 2010 12:00:00 -0800 Family Outlines what abuse is from a legal perspective and what a woman's legal rights are if she is in an abusive relationship. It explains what women can do to protect themselves and their children, and the kind of help they can get. It includes how to make a safety plan, what the police can do, how the court process works, and how to leave an abusive relationship. The booklet includes a chapter about violence against Aboriginal women in relationships and lists the resources available to them. This is a new LSS publication available in English and now Punjabi, and which replaces the booklet Speaking of Abuse: Violence Against Women in Relationships. The multilingual versions of Speaking of Abuse are still available. http://www.legalaid.bc.ca/publications/pub.aspx?p_id=348 Mon, 29 Nov 2010 12:00:00 -0800 Legal Aid Outlines in plain language what legal aid is, and how and where to apply for it. It also lists the phone numbers of legal aid offices in BC. The following versions will be available sometime in fall 2010: Chinese (simplified), Chinese (traditional), Punjabi, and Spanish. http://www.legalaid.bc.ca/publications/pub.aspx?p_id=40 Fri, 29 Oct 2010 12:00:00 -0800 Family Living Together or Living Apart: Common-law Relationships, Marriage, Separation, and Divorce is now available online in Arabic, Chinese (traditional), Farsi (Persian), French, Korean, Spanish, and Vietnamese. http://www.lss.bc.ca/publications/pub.aspx?p_id=363 Tue, 21 Sep 2010 12:00:00 -0800 Criminal Check out the LSS website for a revised and redesigned French translation of If You are Charged with a Crime. This short, easy-to-understand fact sheet based on the English-language brochure outlines what happens when someone is charged with a criminal offence. It briefly describes the court process and the different options that might be available. It also outlines the accused person's legal rights, what a lawyer can do, how to find a lawyer, and how to get legal aid or other legal help. http://www.lss.bc.ca/publications/pub.aspx?p_id=25 Tue, 20 Jun 2010 12:00:00 -0800 Criminal Check out the LSS website for new French translations of this series of short booklets outlining what happens — and what a person must do — when charged with mischief, assault, theft under $5,000, possession of stolen goods under $5,000, or possession of illegal drugs. Each of the five booklets is tailored to the particular offence, summarizing what a prosecutor must prove, how the court process works, what the possible defences are, what happens if there is a guilty verdict, and where to find legal help. These booklets join the previously translated Quoi faire si vous êtes accusé de bris d'une ordonnance (What to Do If You Are Charged with a Breach of a Court Order). http://www.lss.bc.ca/publications/subject.aspx?s_id=9 Thu, 20 May 2010 12:00:00 -0800 Civil Benefits and Services for Seniors (revised July 2009, in PDF) is now available in English online. This popular booklet has been updated to include new programs that are available, and up-to-date information about existing programs and resources. Seniors can use this booklet to find out about the benefits they may be entitled to receive when they retire or if they get sick, how their rights to safety are protected, and how they can appeal an unfavourable decision. http://www.lss.bc.ca/publications/pub.aspx?p_id=8 Thu, 13 May 2010 12:00:00 -0800 Aboriginal New and redesigned Aboriginal fact sheets include: Understanding Aboriginal Child Protection/Removal Matters; Understanding Court Orders and Hearings; and Are You Aboriginal? Do you have a bail hearing? Are you being sentenced for a crime? Do you know about First Nations Court? http://www.lss.bc.ca/publications/subject.aspx?s_id=2 Wed, 21 Apr 2010 12:00:00 -0800 Consumer law This revised problem-solving manual is available in English in print and online. http://www.lss.bc.ca/publications/pub.aspx?p_id=17 Wed, 21 Apr 2010 12:00:00 -0800 Legal aid This reprinted booklet now includes the information update that was originally printed in 2009 as an insert. http://www.lss.bc.ca/publications/pub.aspx?p_id=281 Wed, 21 Apr 2010 12:00:00 -0800 family violence This new booklet is available in English and replaces Speaking of Abuse: Violence Against Women in Relationships. It includes a chapter about violence against Aboriginal women in relationships. http://http://www.lss.bc.ca/publications/pub.aspx?p_id=348 Wed, 21 Apr 2010 12:00:00 -0800 Welfare Explains who is eligible for welfare, how to apply for welfare, what benefits are available, your responsibilities while on welfare, how to appeal a decision about your benefits, and how to get more information or help. This booklet is up to date as of February 2010, but does not include all of the details about recent changes made to benefits. Check the LSS website in the coming months for information on those changes. http://www.lss.bc.ca/publications/pub.aspx?p_id=167 Wed, 21 Apr 2010 12:00:00 -0800