Settlement Workers Guide to Helping Clients with Legal Information and Legal Referrals

Settlement workers and others working with immigrants are often the first point of contact for people who may not know that the law can help with their problem. Providing legal information and referrals at this early stage can help clients learn about the law, the legal system and where they can go for more help.

This ‘how to’ guide is for settlement workers and others working with immigrants in BC.

Contents

• Introduction

• What is Legal Information and What is Legal Advice?
  • Legal advice · Important differences between legal information and legal advice

• Identify Your Client's Legal Needs
  • Housing · Managing money · Finding a job

• Finding Legal Information
  • Find legal information online · Find legal information booklets and other print information · Select legal information

• Finding Legal Help
  • Find legal help in your community

• Making Effective Referrals
  • Help a client prepare for the next step

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