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
Intersecting Law Part 1: Immigration Law for Support Workers
May 13, 1.00 PM - 2.30 PM (PST)
Speaker: Rubina Sidhu, Broder Solutions Law Group
This session will unpack where family law and immigration law intersect. The session will cover common scenarios faced by clients with precarious status such as unfiled or withdrawn spousal sponsorships and outlines how support workers can meaningfully assist in these situations.
Intersecting Law Part 2: Wills and Estates
May 27, 1.00 PM - 2.30 PM (PST)
Speaker: Amanda James, Apna Law LLP
Amanda James is an experienced lawyer in the area of wills and estates. Estate planning is often overlooked but it’s critical for protecting the people and assets clients care about most. This session will break down why estate planning matters and essential documentation. If you support clients with young children or property, this is a must‑attend presentation.
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.