Resources       Show All	Planning for Safety Developed by and for survivors if you are in an abusive situtation or leaving one please read and complete Planning for Safety. This safety plan has been taken from After the Trauma www.afterthetrauma.net. Stats Statistics on Family Violence in Canada are compiled from a variety of sources and portray the latest information Legaslation & Laws British Columbia Current BC Legislation now available online for free Washinton's Deaqth Review Safety Nets Fail Victims of Domestic Violence. Learn more by reading Washington States Domestic Violence Deat Review Shoe Memorial A Shoe Memorial for women who have died from violence has been held at the Vancouver, B.C. art gallery since 2002. It is a great way to raise public awareness of the problem. Stop Abuse by Professionals Stop Abuse by Professionals from the Sexual Assault Centre, Sarnia Ont. Pat's Finds a compilation of 2006 finds Pat's Finds is a monthly e-zine that can be subscribed to from this site. It describes Resources, Research, Articles and Events that Pat has found through her research. This compilation includes all the items recommended in 2006 If You Know Someone What to do if you know someone in an Abusive Relationship Domestic History Questionnaire Guide A guide to be used in conjunction with the Domestic History Questionnaire Domestic History Questionnaire Updated Domestic History Qustionnaire to be used in conjunction with Guide Pat's Finds 2005 A Compilation of the Monthly News Letter for 2005 Mobilizing MOBILIZING TO PREVENT DOMESTIC VIOLENCE & TRAINING FOR COMMUNITY ACTIVISTS Bill of Rights Bill of Rights for Abused Women Custody & Access What is Custody? What is Access? What is Guardianship? The differences are outlined along with some important things to know. The Court Process What it is and what happens. Civil vs Criminal, Provincial vs Supreme, and steps of a trial. The AdvoKit Developed by the Penticton Advocacy Network, an easy guide to advocating for yourself Legal Research Please note that the following information is currently being up-dated and you may find that sites and or organizations may no longer be in existence. Meantime ClickLaw has created a Mapping the Gap"A Summary of Legal Resources for Women in BC" www.clicklaw.bc.ca/resource/2256 10 Things Men can do to Prevent Violence Against Women Found out 10 things men or anyone else can do to end the violence. 10 Things Anyone can do to end Violence Against Women Found out what you can do to end the violence. Oh Yeah Tell it to The Judge Every woman's primer on Testifying in Court. Risk Markers The Ontario Domestic Violence Death Review Committee found a series of factors that indicated increased risk for homicide. Be Prepared for Meeting With Your Lawyer There is certain information that your lawyer will need. This is a checklist of that information. If you complete the checklist before going to your lawyer it will save time and money. Peace Bonds There are a number of orders that are issued under the Criminal Code of Canada. Find out what they are and the differences between those and those issued under the Family Relations Act. What is Domestic Abuse Domestic Abuse does not just mean bruises. Find out what it is. Supreme Court Lay Persons Guides Find out what the Community Legal Assistand Society has up on their web site. Includes a link to their site. Orders Under the Family Relations Act There are a number of orders available under the Family Relations Act of BC including Restraining Orders. Learn what they are and the difference between various orders. Picking a Lawyer There are a number of things you should know when choosing and dealing with a lawyer. This pamphlet also explains things you can do to lessen the time/money you spend on a lawyer. TOP 10 THINGS TO CONSIDER RE CHILD CUSTODY TOP 10 THINGS TO CONSIDER RE CHILD CUSTODY AND TOP TEN THINGS NOT TO DO Ruth Lee Taylor
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