Topic: Abuse
Sharing Intimate Images without Consent info sheet
A CPLEA info sheet describing the criminal law prohibiting sharing intimate images without consent of the person shown.
OakNet
A CPLEA website for older adults with information about abuse, planning for the future, housing, relationships, scams and fraud travel.
Alberta Legal Coaches & Limited Services
This directory can help you find lawyers who provide coaching and limited services.
Lawyer Directory (Law Society of Alberta)
This directory can help you find a lawyer near you who can help with your legal issues.
Alberta Law Libraries
Law libraries at courthouses across Alberta can help you find resources and information to help you with your legal issue. Some services are also available online.
Family Court Assistance (Government of Alberta)
This free government program connects you to family court counsellors who can help you prepare for and access the court system. This program is mandatory for anyone in Edmonton or Calgary who does not have a lawyer and is going to the Court of Justice or the Court of King’s Bench.
Indigenous Courtwork Program (Native Counselling Services of Alberta)
Court workers in courthouses across Alberta provide free services to Indigenous people. Services include information about court and Children’s Services investigations and referrals to other support programs.
WillowNet
A CPLEA website all about abuse and the law in Alberta, with information about leaving the abuse, keeping the abuser away, and getting help.
Ask-a-Lawyer (Central Alberta Community Legal Clinic)
Volunteer lawyers can give you 20 minutes of free legal support about many family law issues. These events are usually at public libraries and are first-come, first-served. Due to the large number of people, the clinic can’t guarantee an appointment.
Fort McMurray Community Legal Clinic
Volunteer lawyers can give you 30 minutes of free legal support about many family law issues. The clinic can’t help if you qualify for Legal Aid, unless you have an issue that Legal Aid can’t help with. Whether you are eligible for services also depends on your income.
Lethbridge Legal Guidance
Volunteer lawyers can give you 30 minutes of free legal support about many family law issues. The clinic can’t help if you qualify for Legal Aid, unless you have an issue that Legal Aid can’t help with. Whether you are eligible for services also depends on your income.
Victims’ Representative Counsel
A lawyer provides services to survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault in southern Alberta, even if no charges have been laid.