It seems to me that the case involving Omar Kahdr, a Canadian citizen illustrates the assumptions and misconceptions about justice and revenge. Here you have a 15-year-old (when arrested) accused of killing a US soldier in a combat situation on the ...
Abuse of Power! Verbal Abuse! Drug Abuse! Human Rights Abuse! Sexual Abuse! Elder Abuse! Abuse... Abuse... Abuse...! You can’t go a single day without hearing about some kind of abuse! But, what does it really mean? Generally, abuse occurs w ...
The "nuts 'n' bolts" of everyday justice
Here you will find information, in several formats, to help you understand the meaning of justice and its administration in Canada. This includes legal matters of interest to everyone, such as: hiring a lawyer, Wills and trusts, tribunals and courts, alternative dispute resolution and self-representation. There's even a "Parable of the Cave People" suggesting how justice may have first begun. Discover some of the myths and facts about justice and the Canadian legal system.
Tools to help you build support throughout your community.
This section is developed specifically for community leaders and groups that recognize equality and justice as a shared goal and responsibility for everyone. The information found here, includes an introductory handbook on disability, several public service announcements and other issue-specific products. There are detailed instructions, as well, so you can customize some of the products to fit the the promotional/educational needs of your group.
Policies and assumptions notwithstanding....
Here are “disability-specific” resource materials designed for professionals involved in the administration of law, as well as law teachers and their students. There are suggested curricula guidelines, a practical handbook on disability, and other specific resource information for use in law clinics. This is useful information for all law professionals.
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