In December 2018, the “Enhancing the Protective Environment for Children of Parents in Conflict with the Law or Incarcerated A Framework for Action” was co-produced by the Elizabeth Fry Society of Greater Vancouver, the International Centre for Criminal Law Reform and Criminal Justice Policy, and the School of Criminology and Criminal Justice at the University of the Fraser Valley. The purpose of the framework presented by the report is to encourage agencies and organizations (with different remits and responsibilities), local Indigenous leadership and institutions, and all others who need to be engaged in enhancing the protective environment for children to work together towards family-focused outcomes for every family affected by the criminal justice system.
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Helping parents and caregivers deal with family law and other legal issues
Recommendation 15:- Provide timely access to legal assistance (e.g., through legal assistance phoneline, Family Law Centres, etc.).
- Provide legal information to children in an age-sensitive manner.
- Provide timely across to legal assistance (e.g., through legal assistance phoneline, Family Law Centres, etc.).
- Help parents and caregivers deal with child custody and child protection matters.
- Provide legal advocacy for the children and protect their rights in all contacts with the legal system.
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