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Why Divorce Cases Involving Allegations Of Abuse Still Confound Family Courts
/in News Room/by adminA new law aims to distinguish between bitter splits and truly dangerous ones— and get women and children out of harm’s way. Why Divorce Cases Involving Allegations Of Abuse Still […]
Indigenous court in Port Hardy will offer alternative sentencing options
/in News Room/by adminThere has been a renaissance of Indigenous legal systems across Canada over the last several years, showing up in the form of small community initiatives, new classes and degrees at […]
In 2019, Bill C-75 was assented and all portions enacted by Dec. 2019.
/in News Room/by IdeaZoneIn 2019, Bill C-75 was assented and all portions enacted by Dec. 2019. Many changes were made to the Criminal Code, the Youth Criminal Justice Act and other Acts. Regarding […]
Territorial Acknowledgement
The Victoria Family Court and Youth Justice Committee meets on the unceded Coast Salish Territory of the Lekwungen-speaking and WSÁNEĆ nations. We acknowledge and thank the Lekwungen-speaking peoples, also known as the Songhees, Esquimalt and Beecher Bay First Nations communities for allowing us to live on their lands.
The VFCYJC further acknowledges that the capital region spans the Traditional Territories of Coast and Straits Salish and Nuu-chah-nulth peoples and that, by virtue of being represented by all 13 municipalities, our committee is responsible to help build respectful and enduring relationships with our First Nations neighbours.
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