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Abuse & family violence
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Family Violence Has Many Faces poster
Family Violence Has Many Faces poster
Poster with information about relationship abuse.
For Your Protection
For Your Protection
Explains how and when to apply for peace bonds and family law protection orders, and what the differences are between them
For Your Protection
برای محافظت از شما
Peace Bonds and Family Law Protection Orders This publication is for people who need protection from violent partners or former partners. Explains how and when you can apply for peace bonds and family law protection orders, and what the differences are between them.
For Your Protection
Pour votre protection
Peace Bonds and Family Law Protection Orders This publication is for people who need protection from violent partners or former partners. Explains how and when you can apply for peace bonds and family law protection orders, and what the differences are between them.
For Your Protection
ਤੁਹਾਡੀ ਹਿਫਾਜ਼ਤ ਲਈ
Peace Bonds and Family Law Protection Orders This publication is for people who need protection from violent partners or former partners. Explains how and when you can apply for peace bonds and family law protection orders, and what the differences are between them.
For Your Protection
保護你
Peace Bonds and Family Law Protection Orders This publication is for people who need protection from violent partners or former partners. Explains how and when you can apply for peace bonds and family law protection orders, and what the differences are between them.
For Your Protection
保护你
Peace Bonds and Family Law Protection Orders This publication is for people who need protection from violent partners or former partners. Explains how and when you can apply for peace bonds and family law protection orders, and what the differences are between them.
If You Have a No Contact Order Made Against You
If You Have a No Contact Order Made Against You
Explains what it means when the court makes a no contact order against you
Abuse & family violenceCrimes & offencesLegal system & courts
If You Have a No Contact Order Made Against You
Que faire lorsqu’une ordonnance de noncommunication a été rendue contre vous
This fact sheet explains what it means when the court makes a no contact order against someone involved in a family violence incident. It describes the five types of no contact orders and what might happen if someone breaches the order:Condition of release from custody before trial (bail) Condition of probation Conditional sentencing Peace bond Family law protection order
Abuse & family violenceCrimes & offencesLegal system & courts
Is That Legal?
هل هذا قانوني؟
What the Law Says about Online Harassment and Abuse To help youth become safer online when they use social media. It describes four online situations they might find themselves in: Taking intimate images Sharing intimate images Cyberstalking Sexual exploitationExplains what the law says about each, and where you or someone you know in these situations can get support services and legal help.
Is That Legal?
Est-ce légal?
What the Law Says about Online Harassment and Abuse To help youth become safer online when they use social media. It describes four online situations they might find themselves in: Taking intimate images Sharing intimate images Cyberstalking Sexual exploitationExplains what the law says about each, and where you or someone you know in these situations can get support services and legal help.
Is That Legal?
ਕੀ ਇਹ ਲੀਗਲ ਹੈ?
What the Law Says about Online Harassment and Abuse To help youth become safer online when they use social media. It describes four online situations they might find themselves in: Taking intimate images Sharing intimate images Cyberstalking Sexual exploitationExplains what the law says about each, and where you or someone you know in these situations can get support services and legal help.
Is That Legal?
¿Es Legal Eso?
What the Law Says about Online Harassment and Abuse To help youth become safer online when they use social media. It describes four online situations they might find themselves in: Taking intimate images Sharing intimate images Cyberstalking Sexual exploitationExplains what the law says about each, and where you or someone you know in these situations can get support services and legal help.
Is That Legal?
這是合法嗎？
What the Law Says about Online Harassment and Abuse To help youth become safer online when they use social media. It describes four online situations they might find themselves in: Taking intimate images Sharing intimate images Cyberstalking Sexual exploitationExplains what the law says about each, and where you or someone you know in these situations can get support services and legal help.
Is That Legal?
这合法吗？
What the Law Says about Online Harassment and Abuse To help youth become safer online when they use social media. It describes four online situations they might find themselves in: Taking intimate images Sharing intimate images Cyberstalking Sexual exploitationExplains what the law says about each, and where you or someone you know in these situations can get support services and legal help.
Is Your Client Safe?
Is Your Client Safe?
A resource for family law lawyers and advocates that describes relationship violence, the signs of abuse, and the risk factors
Is Your Client Safe?
Votre cliente est-elle en sécurité?
Guide pour avocats en matière de violence dans les relations amoureuses A Lawyer's Guide to Relationship Violence This resource for family law lawyers and advocates describes relationship violence, the signs of abuse, and the risk factors. It explains what to do if your client has been victimized, and includes safety planning information, where your client can get help, and where to find further information.
Is Your Client Safe? Encouraging Disclosure
Is Your Client Safe? Encouraging Disclosure
Fact sheet explains why clients may not disclose relationship violence to their lawyer, and provides steps a lawyer can take to encourage disclosure
Is Your Client Safe? Encouraging Disclosure
Encourager la divulgation
Describes how to defend yourself if you are charged with possession of an illegal drug. Includes what the prosecutor must prove to find you guilty, sentencing information, and how to get legal help. There's also a flowchart showing how LSS publications can help at each stage of the court process.
Is Your Client Safe? Relationship Violence Client Resources
Is Your Client Safe? Relationship Violence Client Resources
Fact sheet for lawyers provides resources to help their client stay safe and get help with non-legal issues
Is Your Client Safe? Relationship Violence Client Resources
Ressources pour les clientes victimes de violence dans les relations amoureuses
This fact sheet is part of the Is Your Client Safe? series about relationship violence, which supplements the brochure Is Your Client Safe? A Lawyer's Guide to Relationship Violence. It provides resources to help your client stay safe and get help with non-legal issues.Because women experience a much greater risk of serious injury or death in violent relationships, this fact sheet refers to your client as "she." See Abuse & family violence for a complete list of all the fact sheets in this series.
Is Your Client Safe? Relationship Violence Legal Resources
Is Your Client Safe? Relationship Violence Legal Resources
Fact sheet provides resources relating to relationship violence, abuse, and the law
Is Your Client Safe? Relationship Violence Legal Resources
Ressources juridiques en matière de violence dans les relations amoureuses
This fact sheet is part of the Is Your Client Safe? series about relationship violence, which supplements the brochure Is Your Client Safe? A Lawyer's Guide to Relationship Violence. It provides resources relating to relationship violence, abuse, and the law. Because women experience a much greater risk of serious injury or death in violent relationships, this fact sheet refers to your client as "she." See Abuse & family violence for a complete list of all the fact sheets in this series.