Resource collection

A Pathway to End Violence Against Migrant Sex Workers: Access, Safety, Dignity and Justice

This resource is a guide for community workers on common legal and social problems faced by migrant sex workers. It provides legal information on the following legal topics in the context of migrant sex workers' rights:

• Criminal law
• Immigration law and immigration status
• Municipal law
• Labour and employment

webwise.ca – information about cyber sexual violence

This website draws on findings from the cyber self-defence research project to combat and counter the growing culture of cyber sexual violence. It is a collaboration between St. Stephen’s Community House, METRAC – Action on Violence and East Metro Youth Services. It Designed by young women for young women, the website focuses on gender-based...

Motherisk Hair Analysis Independent Review

In 2014, the Province of Ontario established the Independent Review of the Motherisk Drug Testing Laboratory at Toronto's Hospital for Sick Children. This is the report of the Independent Reviewer.

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.

Restorative Justice: A Guide for Young People

Using stories, art, and poetry created by kids, this booklet defines restorative justice, then looks at how it is used in the criminal justice system and in the community. Included are activity pages for young people. This publication was produced by organizations in Northern Ireland, so some of the situations described, and the contacts, are...

The Victim/Witness Assistance Program

This brochure explains what the Victim/Witness Assistance Program is, who can receive help, how you can get help, and what kind of help is available. 

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.