Settlement service providers are often the first and main source that newcomers go to for support, providing effective, culturally sensitive and appropriate services and creating service linkages within their large networks to support newcomers in their myriad needs.  However, newcomers may face challenges that require legal advice beyond the scope and ability of service providers such as child protection matters, serious family problems and immigration and refugee issues.  As service providers meet clients with increasing complex situations, it is important that they understand how legal aid in BC works, when their clients need legal aid and how they can support client access to legal services.   

This webinar provides information on the most common challenges newcomers face that may require legal aid and how service providers can support newcomers with these challenges in conjunction with the legal aid process. This session also covers the types of legal aid offered through Legal Aid BC and the process of linking clients with Legal Aid BC. 

Presenters:

Eduardo Aragón, Supervisor, Legal Aid Navigators, Public Legal Education and Information, Legal Aid BC

Baljinder Gill, Community Engagement Coordinator, Public Legal Education and Information, Legal Aid BC

View the full webinar here.