FOR SUPPORT WORKERS
We work with diverse client-serving organisations across the province.
We know that there is strength in working together, and collaboration is key to providing the best possible services for our clients. We work with anti-violence workers, family law advocates, outreach workers, and support workers to provide access to justice for clients.
We provide:
limited free legal services for clients
support for support workers with client’s family law matters in BC
monthly training. If you would like to hear about our monthly training, you can join our mailing list. We send one newsletter per month to inform you for our upcoming training.
We offer some additional services for Law Foundation funded family law advocates and family court support workers.
Upcoming Trainings
Co-Parenting With an Abusive Ex-partner
June 10, 1.00 PM - 2.30 PM (PST)
Speaker: Patrick Grayer, Grayer Law Firm
Patrick Grayer is an experienced lawyer and mediator who has worked extensively with clients navigating high‑conflict post‑separation and post‑divorce matters. In this session, he will share practical strategies and insights drawn from his work supporting individuals through challenging life transitions.
Guardianship Applications
June 24, 1.00 PM - 2.30 PM (PST)
Speaker: Maggie House, Rise Women's Legal Centre
Join our in house lawyer, Maggie House for an informative presentation on guardianship in family law. This session will provide an overview of key legal concepts, practical considerations, and common issues that arise in guardianship matters. Attendees can expect a thoughtful discussion relevant to those working with families navigating separation and parenting-related legal issues.
Reach out to education@womenslegalcentre.ca if you are a support worker looking to access these trainings.
Legal services for clients
Rise is not able to provide full representation for your clients.
We provide limited free legal services for self-representing clients in family law matters in BC.
We encourage support workers to continue supporting their clients, while accessing legal services from Rise.
To serve the most economically disadvantaged clients, there is a financially eligibility criteria.
Supporting support workers with client’s legal issues
Rise provides support for support workers working with clients with legal issues through a dedicated Family Advocate Support Lawyer (FASL) phone line. Your clients do not need to be Rise’s clients for you to access the service. These services are for support workers only; clients cannot book appointments for these services.