LABC Resources Readability
How much legal understanding is needed?
Level 1 — None needed.
No legal understanding required. Outline or “first step” information, written in clear language for those with no previous knowledge or experience with the law.
Level 2 — Some helpful.
Some understanding helpful but not essential. Offers all basic information on a topic, meant for those who are reasonably comfortable reading and who may have a general sense of some legal concepts.
Level 3 — Some needed.
Basic familiarity assumed. Detailed material, written primarily as a reference for the advocate/intermediary audience, although accessible to members of the public with adequate literacy skills.
2SLGBTQ+
Level 2
Safety in Relationships: Same-Gender -
Level 2
Safety in Relationships: Trans Folk -
Level 2
Abuse & family violence
Level 1
When You’re Told to Have “No Contact” -
Level 1
Level 2
For Your Protection -
Level 2
Getting Help from the Police or RCMP -
Level 2
If Your Sponsor Abuses You -
Level 2
Keeping Your Children Safe -
Level 2
Men Abused by Their Partners -
Level 2
Mothers Leaving Abusive Partners -
Level 2
Protection Orders -
Level 2
Safety in Relationships: Same-Gender -
Level 2
Safety in Relationships: Trans Folk -
Level 2
Safety Planning -
Level 2
Sponsorship Breakdown -
Level 2
The Criminal Court Process -
Level 2
What to Do About Money -
Level 2
Who Can Help? -
Level 2
Women Abused by Their Partners -
Level 2
Child protection/removal
Level 1
Parents Legal Centre brochure -
Level 1
Level 2
Crimes & offences
Level 1
If You’re Charged with a Crime -
Level 1
When You’re Told to Have “No Contact” -
Level 1
Level 2
Defending Yourself: Assault -
Level 2
Defending Yourself: Mischief -
Level 2
Defending Yourself: Theft Under $5,000 -
Level 2
How to Appeal Your Conviction -
Level 2
How to Appeal Your Sentence -
Level 2
Debt
Level 2
Can’t Pay Your Mortgage? -
Level 2
Consumer and Debt Law -
Level 2
Families & children
Level 2
How to Become a Child’s Guardian -
Level 2
Living Together or Living Apart -
Level 2
Parents’ Rights, Kids’ Rights -
Level 2
Housing & tenancy
Level 2
Legal help & lawyers
Level 1
Family Duty Counsel brochure -
Level 1
Family Duty Counsel poster -
Level 1
Family LawLINE poster -
Level 1
Family LawLINE wallet card -
Level 1
Legal Aid Can Help You -
Level 1
Parents Legal Centre brochure -
Level 1
Parents Legal Centre wallet card -
Level 1
Working with Your Legal Aid Lawyer -
Level 1
Level 2
Legal system & courts
Level 1
If You’re Charged with a Crime -
Level 1
When You’re Told to Have “No Contact” -
Level 1
Level 2
How to Appeal Your Conviction -
Level 2
How to Appeal Your Sentence -
Level 2
How to Become a Child’s Guardian -
Level 2
Promotional materials
Level 1
Family Duty Counsel brochure -
Level 1
Family Duty Counsel poster -
Level 1
Family LawLINE poster -
Level 1
Family LawLINE wallet card -
Level 1
Indigenous Community Legal Worker flyer -
Level 1
Legal Aid Can Help You -
Level 1
Parents Legal Centre brochure -
Level 1
Parents Legal Centre wallet card -
Level 1
Level 2
Parents Legal Centre poster -
Level 2
Refugees & immigrants
Level 2
Getting Help from the Police or RCMP -
Level 2
If Your Sponsor Abuses You -
Level 2
Keeping Your Children Safe -
Level 2
Men Abused by Their Partners -
Level 2
My Refugee Claim Orientation Booklet -
Level 2
Protection Orders -
Level 2
Safety Planning -
Level 2
Sponsorship Breakdown -
Level 2
The Criminal Court Process -
Level 2
What to Do About Money -
Level 2
Who Can Help? -
Level 2
Women Abused by Their Partners -
Level 2
Separation & divorce
Level 1
Family Law in BC: Quick Reference Tool -
Level 1
Level 2
Getting Help from the Police or RCMP -
Level 2
If Your Sponsor Abuses You -
Level 2
Keeping Your Children Safe -
Level 2
Living Together or Living Apart -
Level 2
Men Abused by Their Partners -
Level 2
Mothers Leaving Abusive Partners -
Level 2
Protection Orders -
Level 2
Safety Planning -
Level 2
The Criminal Court Process -
Level 2
What to Do About Money -
Level 2
Who Can Help? -
Level 2
Women Abused by Their Partners -
Level 2
Welfare & benefits
Level 1
Level 2
Sponsorship Breakdown -
Level 2
Your Welfare Rights: Welfare Benefits -
Level 2