Shifting our thinking, shifting our language West Coast LEAF has been working and learning in the area known as “child welfare” or “child protection” for several years. As we have taken up this work, we have been privileged to learn from families, Nations, and advocates in BC and beyond, who have generously shared their wisdom … Read more The power of language: What do “family policing” and “child and family well-being” mean?
Read our 2021 Annual Report to learn about West Coast LEAF’s work for gender justice in the 2020/2021 fiscal year. Publications
In 2020-2021, we undertook an in-depth analysis of public legal education and information, exploring how to facilitate learning about the law…
The COVID-19 BC Gender Equality Report Card assesses the BC government’s handling of the COVID-19 pandemic in terms of impacts for gender…
The BC Gender Equality Report Card 2019/2020 assesses the BC government’s progress in advancing human rights and gender justice…
This report evaluates the legislative tools available to the province to address gender-based pay discrimination…
Please note: Legal information may not be up to date For survivors of sexual assault navigating the criminal legal system, the disclosure of private records and introduction of evidence about their sexual history can be a devastating intrusion. Concerns about this type of intrusion can also be a major barrier to reporting sexual assault or … Read more A toolkit for navigating section 276 and 278 Criminal Code matters as complainant counsel in criminal proceedings
Read our 2019 Annual Report. to learn about West Coast LEAF’s work for gender justice in the 2018/2019 fiscal year. Publications
The report highlights efforts by Indigenous families, communities, and Nations…
Read our 2018 Annual Report. to learn about West Coast LEAF’s work for gender justice in the 2017/2018 fiscal year. Publications
