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Ask A Lawyer: Tips for co-parenting and holiday visits
The holiday season is supposed to be festive but for many families it can be a
Spreading the word: How to help someone in a family violence situation
Legal Aid Alberta staff lawyers share knowledge with the community during Family Violence Prevention Month.
It’s harder than going to jail: How new drug treatment courts are breaking the chain of crime and addiction
Legal Aid Alberta has helped open new Drug Treatment Courts in Lethbridge, Medicine Hat, Red Deer
Ask A Lawyer: Family violence and the tools that can help protect victims
November is Family Violence Prevention Month. Sadly, many families across Alberta and the country are suffering
Hearts of fallen soldiers still beat in our justice system
To mark Remembrance Day, LAA President and CEO John Panusa writes: “Our nation rallied together to
Meet the new faces of access to justice
Three recent law school graduates are making the grade at Legal Aid Alberta. Guillaume
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Supporting Albertans facing family violence matters
November is Family Violence Prevention Month, a time to raise awareness of this serious issue, and the ways Legal Aid Alberta can support claimants and
Duty Counsel: Your first line of defence
Going to court can be a stressful experience for anyone. Fortunately, Canadians have a Charter right to legal representation and legal aid organizations across the
Office closure on Sept. 30: National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
Legal Aid Alberta (LAA) offices and phone lines will be closed in recognition of National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. On Sept. 30, we observe
The role of youth duty counsel in the justice system
The Youth Criminal Justice Act ensures that young people are treated fairly – and differently than adults – if they come into conflict with the
Reuniting families in child welfare cases
Regardless of a family’s background, there can be times when circumstances in a home put a child’s well-being at risk. In those instances, the child
New agreement ensures a strong future for legal aid in Alberta
Left to right: Ryan Callioux, KC, board chair, Legal Aid Alberta; Mickey Amery, KC, Minister of Justice and Attorney General; Stacy Petriuk, KC, President-Elect (2025-26)