User-Centred
New centres deliver a culturally-safe approach to justice for Indigenous clients
In March 2020, the BC First Nations Justice Council (BCFNJC), BC First Nations communities and the Province of British Columbia, signed the first-ever BC First Nations Justice Strategy (Strategy). As part of this ground-breaking and transformative initiative, an integral component of the Strategy is the creation of a number of Indigenous Justice Centres (IJCs) across…
Read MoreNew Legal Webinars Built on Feedback from Users
On March 16th, amid rising COVID-19 cases and restrictions, People’s Law School temporarily closed its office to in-person services – traditionally an important source of free legal information. But as this storm knocked the world off balance, for People’s Law School and its experimental, evidence-driven culture, this was momentary turbulence, and its team quickly began…
Read MoreA User’s Perspective on the Justice System during the COVID-19 Pandemic
Jennifer Muller, a former self-represented litigant, is caught in the uncertainty of the justice system responding to the unfolding COVID-19 pandemic.
Read MoreYouth Voices Initiative gets children’s voices heard
BC Family Justice Innovation Lab has developed a platform where young people can share their stories.
Read MoreProperty Assessment Appeal Board Improves User Experience
The Property Assessment Appeal Board has an Online Dispute Resolution service
Read MoreInvaluable Assistance for Self-Represented Litigants
With an increasing number of self-represented litigants, the process needs to be simplified.
Read MoreSkills for Changing Families
Intractable, high conflict disputes between parents experiencing separation and divorce have devastating psychological, emotional, social, and physical effects – particularly on children.
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