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Getting help - Quick links to legal aid and services for young people.
justice and your rights - From police contact on – understand your rights.
Been, or know, a victim? - What victims can ask for and expect out of the legal process.
Family, School and Work - Divorce and separation, missing work, school attendance and rights.
What's Next? - Some facts about youth records.
 
 

You have rights, and there are people who can help you defend them. Here are some quick links to legal aid and services for young people.

justice for children and youth Justice for Children and Youth is a non-profit legal aid clinic that specializes in protecting the rights of those facing conflicts with the legal system, education, social service or mental health systems. It offers summary legal advice, information and assistance to young people, parents (in education matters), professionals and community groups across Ontario.

 

Hiring a Lawyer
This pdf gives information on how to hire a lawyer (even if you don't have money) and what to expect from your lawyer.

Working With Your Lawyer
What your lawyer can and should do for you, your privacy, and how to get the best results from your lawyer.

211Ontario.ca is an online source of information on getting the help you need -- you can dial "211" on the phone and ask for help or look at the website to see if you can find the organization you need.