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Self-Representing in the Family Legal System
Access the live recording of WomenatthecentrE’s survivor-led presentation on how to self-represent within the family legal system. Runtime 1:33:35 Recorded December 18th, 2020 Panelists Donna Forget, Elizabeth Tremblay, Krystal Snyder, Rifaa Carter, Susana Meza Faciltator Nneka MacGregor Co-Hosts Sheryl & Katie
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The Impact of Substitute Decision Makers: Financial Affairs
This fact sheet services as an overview of Substitute Decision Makers (SDM), in relation to financial decision making. This resource will support survivors and their advocates understand relevant definitions, explores the scope of a SDM’s authority, ways an SDM can abuse their power, and strategies to respond to this. This resource was developed in collaboration […]
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Disability Rights and Resources: Within Court Rooms and Workplaces
This fact sheet serves as a comprehensive guide for individuals with disabilities navigating the legal system and workplace. It provides essential information on relevant laws, rights, and available support services in Canada, with a focus on Ontario, Quebec, and British Columbia. By understanding these key aspects, individuals can effectively advocate for themselves, access necessary accommodations, […]
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The Impact of Substitute Decision Makers: Navigating Health Care Support
This is a plain language resource intended to support survivors and their advocates understand the role and potential impact of Substitute Decision Makers (SDM) in relation to navigating healthcare support. It explores what a SDM is, their level of authority, supportive definitions, and the ways in which a SDM can cause harm and abuse their […]
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Responding to Disclosures of Violence: A Toolkit
The Responding to Disclosures of Gender-Based Violence (GBV) Toolkit was created for service providers, practicum students, and community members with limited experience supporting survivors. It offers practical guidance to effectively respond to disclosures of GBV in one-on-one interactions or in group settings. The toolkit covers various types of violence that may be disclosed, examples of […]
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