Archives: Webinars
Restraining Orders
January 28, 2020 12:00 E.S.T. – Family violence continues and often escalates post-separation. This webinar explores post-separation abuse and strategies for managing it. Topics covered include: what a restraining order is and how to apply for one, the importance of a safety plan and safety planning for family court.
Read more“Before You Sign”: A three part webinar series
This is a 3 part series of webinars produced as part of YWCA St. Thomas Elgin Connecting Communities Project “Before You Sign”, funded by the Law Foundation of Ontario.
About the Project
Rural populations of immigrants, especially individuals who are not native English speakers, experience significant obstacles in obtaining accurate legal information due to factors of isolation,
FLEW Webinar: Mediation
Mediation is a legal process that can be used to resolve family law issues without going to court. This webinar will talk about the process and outcomes of mediation, as well as the benefits and disadvantages of choosing this approach to ending a relationship.
This webinar is part of the Family Law Education for Women (FLEW) series,
Tools for helping people find good legal information: A webinar by CLEO on the Steps to Justice website
Recorded on November 13, 2019 (60 minutes) – This webinar is designed for social work and social service work students who will be helping clients find legal information in the course of their work. We will outline CLEO’s work in legal information, discuss the difference between providing legal information and giving legal advice,
Read moreMisrepresentation in Immigration Applications
Recorded on October 20, 2019 – “Misrepresenting” or providing false information in immigration applications can have serious consequences, including removal from Canada. This webinar discusses what “misrepresentation” means under Canada’s immigration law and how it can affect immigrant women facing violence and abuse. It also gives practical tips on how women can protect themselves and their immigration status if there they are being investigated by the government for misrepresentation.
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