Access to Justice
Women’s safety, security and well-being depend on a justice system that works for them.
YWCA BC is committed to advancing gender equality through access to justice so all women can assert their social, economic, cultural, political and civil rights.
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Legal aid in BC is chronically underfunded, leaving many women who are seeking safety for themselves and their children to navigate the legal system without a lawyer.
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Women accessing the justice system face economic and systemic barriers like gender bias, stereotypes and a lack of trauma-informed supports.
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Abusers often use the justice system to continue their abuse or harassment, putting women and their children at risk.
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Timely and responsive access to justice is fundamental to supporting women’s safety and economic well-being.
