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. Learn more.
Upcoming Trainings
Court Procedures Part 1: Process in BC Provincial Court and BC Supreme Court
March 11 | 1PM - 2.30 PM (PST)
Speaker: Mark Chiu, Connect Family Law
We are launching a special trial presentation series featuring Mark Chiu. Mark will provide an overview of procedural steps in both BC Provincial Court and BC Supreme Court, including how to initiate an application and set hearing dates. He will also guide attendees through the process of scheduling a Chambers application in BCSC. This series will be an invaluable resource for workers who support clients navigating the court system.
Register here
Court Procedures Part 2: Trail Prep and What to Expect
March 25 | 1PM - 2.30 PM (PST)
Speaker: Clea Amundsen, Kitsilano Family Law
In Part 2 of our presentation series, Vancouver lawyer Clea Amundsen will walk us through key procedures involved in preparing for and conducting a trial. With her extensive experience, Clea will provide valuable insight into the details of trial scheduling and what to expect throughout the process. This session is especially recommended for those who work closely with clients over the long term and support them through trial proceedings.
Register here
Once you register, you’ll receive a confirmation email with the meeting details.
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.