Systems Navigations
Tools for Screening Services
Last Updated: March 13 2025Tools for Screening Services for alignment and capacity to support Networks of Care and survivors may find it useful to ask some screening questions when engaging with systems like shelter/homelessness/healthcare/ mental health etc. Here are a few questions survivors and their support people can ask when looking to access a service: What training does your...
Tips for Indigenous Families
Last Updated: March 13 2025Understand Indigenous Rights in Family Law: Indigenous families have unique legal rights under the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP) and Canadian legislation. Below are some tips and tools for navigating legal systems in indigenous communities. Cultural Considerations: Inquire if the advocate is aware of and respects cultural practices, including the...
Legal System
Last Updated: March 13 2025Criminal Legal System Know your Rights When legal systems are involved, it’s important to understand the rights and resources available: Canadian Victims Bill of Rights (CVBR): This bill outlines the rights of crime victims and their families across Canada. It applies to federal laws, including the Criminal Code of Canada, Youth Criminal Justice Act, and Controlled...
Systems Navigation
Last Updated: March 13 2025Navigating systems can be challenging and overwhelming, especially when survivors and their Networks of Care are managing multiple systems and agencies at once. Below are common systems that survivors of human trafficking may have to engage with, along with resources for advocacy and practical tools.