1.1 Educate early
Provide targeted, free, accessible public legal education about frequent legal issues, different types of solutions and the process of enforcing rights
1.2 Prevent
Foster legal capability so that people can spot legal issues early, get preventative or proactive help and anticipate, avoid or manage frequent legal issues
1.3 Offer a continuum of services
Develop and expand legal services to include the full continuum of information, advice, help lines, online services, in-person services, and partial or full representation
1.4 Reflect Canadian society
Put the services people need in the communities where they live with the resources to address the barriers they face
Progress in 2018
Building people’s legal capability strengthens their ability to identify and avoid legal problems and get help when they need it. Public legal education organizations are often the first point of contact for people trying to understand their legal issues. Educational resources and information sessions offered by non-profits, clinics, courts and lawyers help people prepare for common legal issues.
Triage and referral services are part of the continuum of legal services. Identifying legal needs early and connecting people with both legal help and other kinds of supports can minimize the impact on their health, relationships and finances. In 2018 the range of triage, information and referral services expanded across the country.
Click here to learn about 2018 activities to advance Goal 1: Address Everyday Legal Problems
Read the whole report here: Working Toward Accessible Justice: Tracking Progress on the JDGs in 2018
Read the 2017 JDGs Report here:
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Service public d’education et d’information juridiques du Nouveau-Brunswick |
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Public Legal Information Association of Newfoundland and Labrador |
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Réseau ontarien d’education juridique (ROEJ)
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