Justice In Our Times

Justice information, news and resources for British Columbians.

Featured Lecture Video

  • Central American Crime: Justice In Our Times
    Central American Crime: Justice In Our Times

    On January 27, the Society gathered a panel of speakers with differing perspectives of the international impact of Central American crime.

    Topics included the evolution of gangs in El Salvador, the legal and social impact of Central American crime in BC, and the Society's work to strengthen the region's justice systems.

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  • Gang Wars: Justice In Our Times
    Gang Wars: Justice In Our Times

    Gang Wars: Justice in Our Times featured four panelists discussing how our justice system and communities can better respond to BC's gang problem.

    Watch the event, which covered numerous topics including legislation changes, witness protection, publication bans and early intervention.


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  • Aboriginal Justice In Our Times
    Aboriginal Justice In Our Times

    On March 3rd, a panel of notable speakers presented thought-provoking ideas and opinions on legal issues facing the Aboriginal community.


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  • Pioneering in the Fight against Human Trafficking
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    In November 2008, Patsy Sorensen, founder and director of the Belgian non-governmental organization Payoke, delivered a presentation titled "Pioneering in the Fight Against Human Trafficking" to a crowded room at SFU Harbour Centre.

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Events

Separated With Children – Dealing With the Finances

The Justice Education Society; formerly known as Law Courts Education Society, with Support of Department of Justice Canada, BC Ministry of Attorney General Family Justice Division, and Family Maintenance Enforcement Program, proudly invites you to attend a workshop designed to assist separating and divorcing families with their finances. The workshop has been designed to complement the Parenting After Separation program.

The task of continuing to parent while working through the legal, emotional, social and financial turmoil of the separation process can be very difficult. The goals of these workshops are to assist parents to understand how to address the financial issues connected with separating and how to develop business-like strategies for dealing with these issues, both immediately and for the long term. All workshops include some of the following topics:

  • Becoming financially independent
  • Dealing with your ex and your children about money
  • Dealing with budgeting and debt issues
  • Child Support, spousal support and property/asset division issues
  • Useful resources and self-assessment tools

Pre-registration Required
Child Care services are NOT provided
Parents will be registered in separate sessions

CALL

Justice Education Society
Local: 604-775-0856
Toll Free: 1-800-775-0856

*** PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT PORT COQUITLAM IS NOT WHEELCHAIR FRIENDLY***