Publications
Oct 16, 2023
Rise 2022-2023 Annual Report
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Taanishi kiawow to our volunteers, members of our community, and supporters. As the Board President and Executive Director of Rise Women’s Legal Centre, we are pleased to present Rise’s 2022-23 Annual Report. 2022 was a year of continued growth for Rise, with new positions increasing our capacity to help women…
Sep 27, 2023
We are hiring – Articling Student Position
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Rise is a public interest organization committed to serving the legal needs of women and gender-diverse individuals who would not otherwise have access to counsel. We provide legal services through an integrated legal services model that includes a law school clinic. Rise contributes to addressing barriers to accessing civil justice…
Jun 21, 2023
Guide: Interim Distribution of Property
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This guide was created to help people understand when they might be able to access family property to help cover the costs of their legal proceedings. This guide does not contain legal advice. If you or someone you care about requires legal advice, please consult with a lawyer. Interim distributions…
May 3, 2023
Working Together: Best practices for inclusive remote legal services across BC
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Funded by the Women and Gender Equality (WAGE) Canada, the two-day virtual symposium (June 05 & June 06, 2023) is a learning and networking opportunity for lawyers (CPD credit information forthcoming), family law advocates, and support workers dedicated to increasing access to justice for their clients by working collaboratively. REGISTRATION…
Apr 20, 2023
Guide: Changing Locks When You Are A Renter in BC
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Your safety and this guide (English) After separating from a partner, you may want to know if you can change the locks to your rental home. Different living situations can create different legal rights and responsibilities. This guide will help you figure out if you can change the locks and…
Mar 20, 2023
Seeking a Peace Bond: A guide
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THIS RESOURCE IS FOR ANYONE IN BC WHO FEARS FOR THEIR SAFETY and seeks an order from the court providing protection from a specific person or people. A peace bond may be the best option for you if the person you are seeking protection from does not fall within the…
Feb 17, 2023
Rise Newsletter – February 2023
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Low-income women in BC rely on family law advocates to navigate the family law system. Cuts to legal aid, beginning in 2002, were devastating for access to justice in BC. In 2018, the Law Foundation of BC began funding Family Law Advocacy programs to fill this gap. Today, there are…
Nov 24, 2022
Joint statement on the release of the national action plan to end gender-based violence.
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As advocates who developed a Roadmap for the National Action Plan on Gender-Based Violence, we have been anxiously waiting for the release of this 10-year plan. This statement is our joint reaction to the federal government’s release on November 9, 2022, of its long-awaited National Action Plan to End Gender-Based…
Oct 28, 2022
Campaign: One billable hour
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Family law is the most significant unmet legal need in BC Rise Women’s Legal Centre is helping to change that. Donate Right now, women across British Columbia are struggling to navigate the family legal system. Alone, without support and unable to afford a family lawyer, they have to choose between…
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Nov 24, 2022
Joint statement on the release of the national action plan to end gender-based violence.
Rise
As advocates who developed a Roadmap for the National Action Plan on Gender-Based Violence, we have been anxiously waiting for the release of this 10-year plan. This statement is our joint reaction to the federal government’s release on November 9, 2022, of its long-awaited National Action Plan to End Gender-Based…
Oct 28, 2022
Campaign: One billable hour
Rise
Family law is the most significant unmet legal need in BC Rise Women’s Legal Centre is helping to change that. Donate Right now, women across British Columbia are struggling to navigate the family legal system. Alone, without support and unable to afford a family lawyer, they have to choose between…
Oct 14, 2022
Annual Report 2022
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Taanishi and greetings to our volunteers, members of ourcommunity and supporters. As Board President and VicePresident, we are pleased to present Rise Women’s LegalCentre’s 2022 Annual Report. 2021 was a year of unprecedented growth for Rise. Lastyear we continued to adapt to the COVID pandemic andthe exacerbated gender-based violence experienced…
Sep 28, 2022
GUIDE: How to Choose A Family Lawyer?
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This guide was created to help people find a family lawyer who can help them with their family law matter. It covers lawyers who are funded by Legal Aid BC as well as private lawyers. The guide has been translated for ease of use. How to Choose a Family Lawyer?…
Nov 8, 2021
Annual Report 2021
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Rise Women’s Legal Centre is pleased to present its Annual Report for 2021. Highlights include a few notable statistics and facts arising from our work this past year, introductions to brand new programs and people new to Rise, plus our featured spread on how Rise’s alumni continue to support Rise…
May 26, 2021
Are We Ready to Change? A Lawyer’s Guide to Keeping Women and Children Safe in BC’s Family Law System
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Rise’s latest report in a series on how the legal system fails women experiencing family violence in BC. Building on Rise’s research results in our wildly successful Why Can’t Everyone Just Get Along report released earlier this year, Are We Ready to Change? provides practical recommendations for lawyers to improve…
May 3, 2021
Section 211 Plain Language Guides for Non-Lawyers
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Section 211 reports are ordered in difficult family law cases where the parents cannot agree about parenting issues. Sometimes called “custody and access reports”, section 211 reports are written by a neutral professional and provide judges with information about the children and the parties. You may be thinking about asking…
Apr 14, 2021
Time Limits in BC Family Law Matters
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If you are involved in a family law matter, you have certain rights under the law. However, to preserve your rights, you must pay attention to certain time limits. This document sets out some deadlines and time limits that may apply to you, and we have made it available in…
Apr 7, 2021
Section 211 Toolkit for Lawyers
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This toolkit provides an overview of some of the major issues that lawyers may encounter when requesting or responding to psychological reports ordered under s. 211 of the Family Law Act. Section 211 reports (sometimes called “custody and access reports” in other jurisdictions) are frequently ordered in difficult family law…
Jan 19, 2021
Joint Submissions in response to BCLI Consultation Paper on Modernizing the Child, Family and Community Service Act
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Submissions to the British Columbia Law Institute, developed in consultation with a group of front-line family support organizations, anti-violence advocates, family law experts and feminist legal advocates with expertise in child protection law and practice. Presented by by West Coast LEAF, Rise Women’s Legal Centre, and Frances Rosner. Joint Submissions…
Oct 5, 2020
Annual Report 2020
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Rise Women’s Legal Centre is pleased to present its Annual Report for 2020. You’ll find updates on the organization itself, along with personal accounts from Rise’s staff on how we’ve handled the global crisis in our corner of the world, and continued to provide services to those who need help…
Oct 5, 2020
Financial Statement 2019-20
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Rise Women’s Legal Centre is pleased to offer its official Financial Statement for the fiscal year 2019-20, which have undergone a thorough professional review engagement by an outside accounting firm, and have been approved by our Board of Directors. 2019-20 Rise Financial Statements-signed
Jan 22, 2020
Rise Women’s Legal Centre will be closed for moving from Jan 28 to Feb 5, 2020
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CHANGE OF ADDRESS Rise Women’s Legal Centre will be closed from January 28 to February 5, 2020 inclusive to pack and move to our new home at: 516 Richards Street, Vancouver BC, V6B 1T5. All email addresses and phone numbers are unchanged. We look forward to welcoming you to our…
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Occasionally our staff may bring their small dogs to work. Dogs stay in their owners’ individual offices except when being walked. If you have severe allergies or other concerns, please let us know 24 hours before attending our office so that we may accommodate you.