FOR SUPPORT WORKERS

We work with diverse client-serving organizations 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 of our upcoming trainings.

We offer some additional services for Law Foundation funded family law advocates and family court support workers.

Upcoming Trainings

Introductions to Corrections

July 08, 1.00 PM - 2.30 PM (PST)
Speaker: Kate Hiebert, Port Alberni BC Corrections Office 

Join Kate Hiebert, the Local Manager of BC Corrections for an informative session on the key differences between parole and probation, and what to do when your client is charged with a criminal offence. If your work involves clients navigating the justice system, this is a session you won’t want to miss.

Early Resolution Process (ERP) Updates

July 15, 1.00 PM - 2.30 PM (PST)
Speaker: Sarah Northwood, Rise Women's Legal Centre

Most provincial court registries across the province are now operating as Early Resolution registries. To help you navigate these changes, Rise is offering a training designed to familiarize participants with the updated processes. This session will provide advocates and support workers with a clear, step-by-step overview of the ERP system, along with practical tips and guidance to better support clients through what can often be a complex and confusing experience.

Ahluwalia v. Ahluwalia 

July 22, 1PM - 2.30 PM (PST)
Speaker: Gita Keshava, Ethos Law Group LLP

Explore how the Supreme Court of Canada reshaped the legal landscape by recognizing intimate partner violence as a standalone claim in Ahluwalia v. Ahluwalia. Gita, an experienced litigator, brings a broad litigation practice spanning constitutional, administrative, public, and human rights and workers law, offering valuable insight into this landmark decision.


Reach out to education@womenslegalcentre.ca if you are a support worker looking to access these trainings.

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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.

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Legal services for clients

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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.

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