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Video and comic book give hope to those facing domestic violence in Aboriginal communities

LSS partners with the Healthy Aboriginal Network to address domestic violence in Aboriginal communities with a new animated video and comic book aimed at Aboriginal youth and young adults.

2015 Client Satisfaction Survey and CFCSA Services Evaluation show high level of satisfaction with legal aid services

2015 Client Satisfaction Survey and CFCSA Services Evaluation show high level of satisfaction with legal aid services.

Two new judges worked on behalf of legal aid clients for much of their legal careers

Long-time LSS lawyer Kathryn Ferriss and LSS local agent Danny Sudeyko are appointed Provincial Court judges.

LSS and Ministry of Justice launch expanded criminal duty counsel pilot project at Port Coquitlam courthouse

LSS board chair and Minister of Justice and Attorney General open the Parents Legal Centre to help families with child protection matters