JUSTICE EDUCATION SOCIETYBC PROGRAMABOUT USCONTACT USBOARD & STAFFJES INTERNATIONALONLINE DISPUTE RESOLUTION The Justice Education Society improves the legal capability of individuals and builds the capacity of justice systems. We improve legal capability by providing legal help information and services, plus legal education programs and resources.

JES ONLINE ACADEMY

The JES Online Academy is a new hub to access a range of justice education courses online. In addition to the those listed below, the Justice Education Society is currently working on a series of new online courses. Stay tuned for additional courses that will provide help for separating parents, renters, justice professionals, buyers and owners of condominiums and more PARENTING AFTER SEPARATION: FINANCES Parenting After Separation: Finances program provides information and strategies about finances to separated parents. The course assists parents to understand how to address the financial issues connected with separating and how to develop business-like strategies for dealing with these issues for the long term. The program is also appropriate for extended family members and members of the PARENTING AFTER SEPARATION (PAS) Parenting After Separation (PAS) is a free three-hour online course that helps parents make informed decisions about their separation which consider their children’s best interests. The course is multimedia rich and includes videos, audio, text, worksheets and interactive exercises. Virtual facilitators guide participants through the course content to help them make positive decisions about FREE AND LOW-COST LEGAL SERVICES As you can see, there are many opportunities to access free and low cost lawyers. Low incomes individuals may qualify for legal aid or be helped through Access Pro Bono or an advocate. Anyone in BC can use the Lawyer Referral Service – where for $25, you can meet with a lawyer to get legal advice.

AGE BASED RIGHTS

The age of majority in British Columbia is 19 years old. That’s the age when someone legally becomes an adult and can do things like vote in an election. However, there are some things that young people can do before they legally become an adult. Young people in British Columbia gain the following legal rights at different ages: Age Right or Responsibility 5 Attend school

FAMILY LAW BASICS

First Steps Separation and divorce are not easy. It will take some time to work out all of the details. Dealing with the emotional, financial and legal changes will take patience and strength. It is important to take care of yourself during this highly emotional and anxious period in your life. Be sure to rest, eat healthy, stay active, have a support network and seek help. UNIONS AND EMPLOYEE RIGHTS A union is a group of employees who join together to promote and protect the rights of workers. There are rules that say what unions can and can’t do. In BC, this law is called the Labour Relations Code. If you have a union at work: JUSTICE EDUCATION SOCIETY (JES) JES International Program works with partners around the world to deliver practical, integrated, and impactful training. Currently, we have offices in Guatemala, Honduras, and Guyana, Our Guatemala Office allows us to work closely with Central American partners in El Salvador and Panama to create appropriate programs and tangible

solutions to

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JES ONLINE ACADEMY

The JES Online Academy is a new hub to access a range of justice education courses online. In addition to the those listed below, the Justice Education Society is currently working on a series of new online courses. Stay tuned for additional courses that will provide help for separating parents, renters, justice professionals, buyers and owners of condominiums and more PARENTING AFTER SEPARATION: FINANCES Parenting After Separation: Finances program provides information and strategies about finances to separated parents. The course assists parents to understand how to address the financial issues connected with separating and how to develop business-like strategies for dealing with these issues for the long term. The program is also appropriate for extended family members and members of the PARENTING AFTER SEPARATION (PAS) Parenting After Separation (PAS) is a free three-hour online course that helps parents make informed decisions about their separation which consider their children’s best interests. The course is multimedia rich and includes videos, audio, text, worksheets and interactive exercises. Virtual facilitators guide participants through the course content to help them make positive decisions about FREE AND LOW-COST LEGAL SERVICES As you can see, there are many opportunities to access free and low cost lawyers. Low incomes individuals may qualify for legal aid or be helped through Access Pro Bono or an advocate. Anyone in BC can use the Lawyer Referral Service – where for $25, you can meet with a lawyer to get legal advice.

AGE BASED RIGHTS

The age of majority in British Columbia is 19 years old. That’s the age when someone legally becomes an adult and can do things like vote in an election. However, there are some things that young people can do before they legally become an adult. Young people in British Columbia gain the following legal rights at different ages: Age Right or Responsibility 5 Attend school

FAMILY LAW BASICS

First Steps Separation and divorce are not easy. It will take some time to work out all of the details. Dealing with the emotional, financial and legal changes will take patience and strength. It is important to take care of yourself during this highly emotional and anxious period in your life. Be sure to rest, eat healthy, stay active, have a support network and seek help. UNIONS AND EMPLOYEE RIGHTS A union is a group of employees who join together to promote and protect the rights of workers. There are rules that say what unions can and can’t do. In BC, this law is called the Labour Relations Code. If you have a union at work: JUSTICE EDUCATION SOCIETY (JES) JES International Program works with partners around the world to deliver practical, integrated, and impactful training. Currently, we have offices in Guatemala, Honduras, and Guyana, Our Guatemala Office allows us to work closely with Central American partners in El Salvador and Panama to create appropriate programs and tangible

solutions to

LOG IN | ONLINE DISPUTE RESOLUTION Primary tabs. Log in. (active tab) Reset your password. Username or email address. Enter your username or email address. Password. Enter the password that accompanies your username. ABOUT US | JUSTICE EDUCATION SOCIETY About the Justice Education Society of BC. The Justice Education Society creates innovative programs and resources that improve legal capability and increase access to justice. To serve our diverse range of clients, stakeholders and funders, the Society operates three distinct programs: the BC Program, the Digital Program and the

International

JUSTICE SYSTEM EDUCATION PROGRAM Justice System Education Program. Any group in the community is welcome to take part in our most popular program. Since 1989, this program has introduced over 1 million British Columbians to our courts. Participants visit the courthouse, speak with justice system professionals and experience court in action. Specific activities may

include:

PARENTING AFTER SEPARATION (PAS) Parenting After Separation (PAS) is a free three-hour online course that helps parents make informed decisions about their separation which consider their children’s best interests. The course is multimedia rich and includes videos, audio, text, worksheets and interactive exercises. Virtual facilitators guide participants through the course content to help them make positive decisions about

AGE BASED RIGHTS

The age of majority in British Columbia is 19 years old. That’s the age when someone legally becomes an adult and can do things like vote in an election. However, there are some things that young people can do before they legally become an adult. Young people in British Columbia gain the following legal rights at different ages: Age Right or Responsibility 5 Attend school

FAMILY LAW BASICS

First Steps Separation and divorce are not easy. It will take some time to work out all of the details. Dealing with the emotional, financial and legal changes will take patience and strength. It is important to take care of yourself during this highly emotional and anxious period in your life. Be sure to rest, eat healthy, stay active, have a support network and seek help.

MOCK TRIAL PROGRAM

Standard mock trials (up to 75 minutes) - $100. Advanced mock trials (75 minutes to 3 hrs.) - $200. Mock Trials are part of the Justice Education Society’s Justice System Education Program. (link is external) . Other activities in the program include court orientations, courtwatching, justice system personnel sessions and

career and personal

CHARGED WITH A CRIME Legal Rights. In Canada, the police arrest people and Crown prosecutors (governement lawyers) charge people with crimes. You have legal rights. If you’re arrested, the police must tell you the charge you’re being arrested for. A person who is arrested has the

right

BEFORE YOU RENT

Renting is a legal contract between a landlord and a tenant for the use of property, such as an apartment unit or basement suite. The landlord is usually the person who owns the property, and the tenant is the person who rents it. In this course, you will often hear this situation referred to as a tenancy. Rent is the money a tenant pays to

CONTRACT BASICS

What is a Contract? Whenever you buy something, you enter into a contract. For a contract to exist, you have to offer to buy something, the seller has to accept your offer, and something of value has to be exchanged.Lawyers refer to these "elements" (essential parts) of a contract as an "offer", "acceptance", and "consideration". Contracts are a regular part of our everyday lives. EMPLOYMENT CONTRACTS Accepting a job. When you accept a job, you enter into an agreement with your employer. He or she agrees to pay you a salary and other benefits in return for your work. In BC, there is a law to protect you and your basic rights as a worker. It is called the Employment JUSTICE EDUCATION SOCIETYBC PROGRAMABOUT USCONTACT USBOARD & STAFFJES INTERNATIONALONLINE DISPUTE RESOLUTIONHISTORY OF EDUCATION SOCIETYHOW EDUCATION AFFECTS SOCIETYSOCIAL JUSTICE IN EDUCATION ARTICLESRESTORATIVE JUSTICE EDUCATIONSOCIAL JUSTICE EDUCATIONCENTER FOR RACIAL JUSTICE EDUCATION The Justice Education Society improves the legal capability of individuals and builds the capacity of justice systems. We improve legal capability by providing legal help information and services, plus legal education programs and resources.

JES ONLINE ACADEMY

The JES Online Academy is a new hub to access a range of justice education courses online. In addition to the those listed below, the Justice Education Society is currently working on a series of new online courses. Stay tuned for additional courses that will provide help for separating parents, renters, justice professionals, buyers and owners of condominiums and more PARENTING AFTER SEPARATION: FINANCES Parenting After Separation: Finances program provides information and strategies about finances to separated parents. The course assists parents to understand how to address the financial issues connected with separating and how to develop business-like strategies for dealing with these issues for the long term. The program is also appropriate for extended family members and members of the PARENTING AFTER SEPARATION (PAS) Parenting After Separation (PAS) is a free three-hour online course that helps parents make informed decisions about their separation which consider their children’s best interests. The course is multimedia rich and includes videos, audio, text, worksheets and interactive exercises. Virtual facilitators guide participants through the course content to help them make positive decisions about FREE AND LOW-COST LEGAL SERVICES As you can see, there are many opportunities to access free and low cost lawyers. Low incomes individuals may qualify for legal aid or be helped through Access Pro Bono or an advocate. Anyone in BC can use the Lawyer Referral Service – where for $25, you can meet with a lawyer to get legal advice.

AGE BASED RIGHTS

The age of majority in British Columbia is 19 years old. That’s the age when someone legally becomes an adult and can do things like vote in an election. However, there are some things that young people can do before they legally become an adult. Young people in British Columbia gain the following legal rights at different ages: Age Right or Responsibility 5 Attend school

FAMILY LAW BASICS

First Steps Separation and divorce are not easy. It will take some time to work out all of the details. Dealing with the emotional, financial and legal changes will take patience and strength. It is important to take care of yourself during this highly emotional and anxious period in your life. Be sure to rest, eat healthy, stay active, have a support network and seek help. UNIONS AND EMPLOYEE RIGHTS A union is a group of employees who join together to promote and protect the rights of workers. There are rules that say what unions can and can’t do. In BC, this law is called the Labour Relations Code. If you have a union at work: JUSTICE EDUCATION SOCIETY (JES) JES International Program works with partners around the world to deliver practical, integrated, and impactful training. Currently, we have offices in Guatemala, Honduras, and Guyana, Our Guatemala Office allows us to work closely with Central American partners in El Salvador and Panama to create appropriate programs and tangible

solutions to

LOG IN | ONLINE DISPUTE RESOLUTION Primary tabs. Log in. (active tab) Reset your password. Username or email address. Enter your username or email address. Password. Enter the password that accompanies your username. JUSTICE EDUCATION SOCIETYBC PROGRAMABOUT USCONTACT USBOARD & STAFFJES INTERNATIONALONLINE DISPUTE RESOLUTIONHISTORY OF EDUCATION SOCIETYHOW EDUCATION AFFECTS SOCIETYSOCIAL JUSTICE IN EDUCATION ARTICLESRESTORATIVE JUSTICE EDUCATIONSOCIAL JUSTICE EDUCATIONCENTER FOR RACIAL JUSTICE EDUCATION The Justice Education Society improves the legal capability of individuals and builds the capacity of justice systems. We improve legal capability by providing legal help information and services, plus legal education programs and resources.

JES ONLINE ACADEMY

The JES Online Academy is a new hub to access a range of justice education courses online. In addition to the those listed below, the Justice Education Society is currently working on a series of new online courses. Stay tuned for additional courses that will provide help for separating parents, renters, justice professionals, buyers and owners of condominiums and more PARENTING AFTER SEPARATION: FINANCES Parenting After Separation: Finances program provides information and strategies about finances to separated parents. The course assists parents to understand how to address the financial issues connected with separating and how to develop business-like strategies for dealing with these issues for the long term. The program is also appropriate for extended family members and members of the PARENTING AFTER SEPARATION (PAS) Parenting After Separation (PAS) is a free three-hour online course that helps parents make informed decisions about their separation which consider their children’s best interests. The course is multimedia rich and includes videos, audio, text, worksheets and interactive exercises. Virtual facilitators guide participants through the course content to help them make positive decisions about FREE AND LOW-COST LEGAL SERVICES As you can see, there are many opportunities to access free and low cost lawyers. Low incomes individuals may qualify for legal aid or be helped through Access Pro Bono or an advocate. Anyone in BC can use the Lawyer Referral Service – where for $25, you can meet with a lawyer to get legal advice.

AGE BASED RIGHTS

The age of majority in British Columbia is 19 years old. That’s the age when someone legally becomes an adult and can do things like vote in an election. However, there are some things that young people can do before they legally become an adult. Young people in British Columbia gain the following legal rights at different ages: Age Right or Responsibility 5 Attend school

FAMILY LAW BASICS

First Steps Separation and divorce are not easy. It will take some time to work out all of the details. Dealing with the emotional, financial and legal changes will take patience and strength. It is important to take care of yourself during this highly emotional and anxious period in your life. Be sure to rest, eat healthy, stay active, have a support network and seek help. UNIONS AND EMPLOYEE RIGHTS A union is a group of employees who join together to promote and protect the rights of workers. There are rules that say what unions can and can’t do. In BC, this law is called the Labour Relations Code. If you have a union at work: JUSTICE EDUCATION SOCIETY (JES) JES International Program works with partners around the world to deliver practical, integrated, and impactful training. Currently, we have offices in Guatemala, Honduras, and Guyana, Our Guatemala Office allows us to work closely with Central American partners in El Salvador and Panama to create appropriate programs and tangible

solutions to

LOG IN | ONLINE DISPUTE RESOLUTION Primary tabs. Log in. (active tab) Reset your password. Username or email address. Enter your username or email address. Password. Enter the password that accompanies your username. ABOUT US | JUSTICE EDUCATION SOCIETY About the Justice Education Society of BC. The Justice Education Society creates innovative programs and resources that improve legal capability and increase access to justice. To serve our diverse range of clients, stakeholders and funders, the Society operates three distinct programs: the BC Program, the Digital Program and the

International

JUSTICE SYSTEM EDUCATION PROGRAM Justice System Education Program. Any group in the community is welcome to take part in our most popular program. Since 1989, this program has introduced over 1 million British Columbians to our courts. Participants visit the courthouse, speak with justice system professionals and experience court in action. Specific activities may

include:

PARENTING AFTER SEPARATION (PAS) Parenting After Separation (PAS) is a free three-hour online course that helps parents make informed decisions about their separation which consider their children’s best interests. The course is multimedia rich and includes videos, audio, text, worksheets and interactive exercises. Virtual facilitators guide participants through the course content to help them make positive decisions about

AGE BASED RIGHTS

The age of majority in British Columbia is 19 years old. That’s the age when someone legally becomes an adult and can do things like vote in an election. However, there are some things that young people can do before they legally become an adult. Young people in British Columbia gain the following legal rights at different ages: Age Right or Responsibility 5 Attend school

FAMILY LAW BASICS

First Steps Separation and divorce are not easy. It will take some time to work out all of the details. Dealing with the emotional, financial and legal changes will take patience and strength. It is important to take care of yourself during this highly emotional and anxious period in your life. Be sure to rest, eat healthy, stay active, have a support network and seek help.

MOCK TRIAL PROGRAM

Standard mock trials (up to 75 minutes) - $100. Advanced mock trials (75 minutes to 3 hrs.) - $200. Mock Trials are part of the Justice Education Society’s Justice System Education Program. (link is external) . Other activities in the program include court orientations, courtwatching, justice system personnel sessions and

career and personal

CHARGED WITH A CRIME Legal Rights. In Canada, the police arrest people and Crown prosecutors (governement lawyers) charge people with crimes. You have legal rights. If you’re arrested, the police must tell you the charge you’re being arrested for. A person who is arrested has the

right

BEFORE YOU RENT

Renting is a legal contract between a landlord and a tenant for the use of property, such as an apartment unit or basement suite. The landlord is usually the person who owns the property, and the tenant is the person who rents it. In this course, you will often hear this situation referred to as a tenancy. Rent is the money a tenant pays to

CONTRACT BASICS

What is a Contract? Whenever you buy something, you enter into a contract. For a contract to exist, you have to offer to buy something, the seller has to accept your offer, and something of value has to be exchanged.Lawyers refer to these "elements" (essential parts) of a contract as an "offer", "acceptance", and "consideration". Contracts are a regular part of our everyday lives. EMPLOYMENT CONTRACTS Accepting a job. When you accept a job, you enter into an agreement with your employer. He or she agrees to pay you a salary and other benefits in return for your work. In BC, there is a law to protect you and your basic rights as a worker. It is called the Employment Skip to main content

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