Resource collection

Infographic: What to do before your first appearance at criminal court

Legal Aid Ontario (LAO) has prepared an infographic that explains what you can expect at your first appearance. There is both an infographic and a text version of the information. 

An Information Guide for People Impacted by Non-Conviction Police Records in Ontario

This guide is intended to inform and assist people who are affected by (or suspect they may have) non-conviction police records. There is information on what police non-conviction police records are, how they are created and maintained, the types of police record checks used in Ontario and what they reveal, and more.

What is Mandatory Charging in Ontario?

This article briefly explains the controversial mandatory charging policy for police to use in domestic violence cases. It covers how the policy is applied and provides information on whether it is working to meet the intended goal of improving the legal response to domestic violence against women in Ontario.

Policing and Society

Designed for grade 9 to 12 students and their teachers, this resource provides information about policing in society. It includes strategies and activities to help students think critically about this aspect of the justice system.