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Backgrounders and Info Bulletins
CCWS News Bulletin, September 2010
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Women Being Arrested Backgrounder
This Community Coordination for Women’s Safety (CCWS) Backgrounder, “Women Being Arrested”, was originally released in September 2007 under the title “Dual Arrest in Cases of Relationship Violence”. In recent years, CCWS and EVA BC have received numerous reports from communities … Continue reading
Safety for Immigrant, Refugee and Non-Status Women: A Literature Review
This literature review was developed by Ju Hui Judy Han as part of The Safety for Immigrant, Refugee and Non-Status Women Project carried out by Ending Violence Association of BC, MOSAIC & Vancouver Lower Mainland Multicultural Family Support Services Society. Funded by the Law … Continue reading
Safety for Immigrant, Refugee and Non-Status Women: Annotated Bibliography
This annotated bibliography was developed by Ju Hui Judy Han as part of The Safety for Immigrant, Refugee and Non-Status Women Project carried out by Ending Violence Association of BC, MOSAIC & Vancouver Lower Mainland Multicultural Family Support Services Society. … Continue reading
Information for Legal Aid Clients Regarding Interpreters and Translators
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What to Expect from your Legal Aid Lawyer
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CCWS News Bulletin, March 2010
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The Immigration Refugee Protection Act, Regulations and CIC Policies: How do they impact women’s Charter rights and women’s safety?
This backgrounder is part of our Safety of Immigrant Women Project, which is funded by the Law Foundation in partnership with VLMFSS and MOSAIC. It is the first in a series of backgrounders to identify legal, policy and practice issues, … Continue reading
Info Bulletin: Cuts to Legal Aid
On July 22, 2009, the Legal Services Society (LSS) announced additional funding cuts to Legal Aid that effectively discontinue extended services for clients receiving referrals. This means that a woman who is leaving an abusive relationship and has exhausted the … Continue reading