Welcome to the first issue of the quarterly ELAN, containing links to all the non-time-sensitive blog entries that have been posted since the blog began in February. Remember, we welcome your comments on entries!

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Hot off the press from LSS

The Child Protection Process in British Columbia, a redesigned flowchart that also appears in Parents' Rights, Kids' Rights is now available in print for the first time. read more>>

Family law advice — Only a phone call away

After only three months of service, legal aid’s new family law telephone advice line is producing positive results. read more>>

The Violence Against Women in Relationships policy — Updated!

The Violence Against Women in Relationships (VAWIR) policy, prepared by the BC ministries of Public Safety and Solicitor General, Attorney General, and Children and Family Development, has recently been updated. read more>>

Changes to the VAWIR policy to improve responses to domestic violence

More information about the VAWIR policy and what the changes really mean. read more>>

Access to justice in the courts: Speech by the LSS board chair

What does access to justice mean to ordinary British Columbians caught up in our court system? LSS Board of Directors Chair Mayland McKimm, QC, recently provided his views in a speech to the Law Society. read more>>

First Nations Court expanded duty counsel has a new phone number!

Rob Frederickson, expanded duty counsel for First Nations Court in New Westminster, now has a new toll-free number. read more>>

Legal Services Society response to the report of the Public Commission on Legal Aid

Read about the LSS response to the commission's report. read more>>

Introducing Louise Richards: Kamloops local agent

The latest in our continuing series of introductions to local agents who provide legal aid intake services across the province. read more>>

More about the Kamloops local agent

Part 2 of our introduction to the Kamloops local agent. read more>>

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