Poster was included in the book Listening to the Thunder, published by the Vancouver Women's Research Centre . The chapter in the book like the Poster shows why mediation is dangerous to women and children by examining the differences between the systemic beliefs, the reality of women and children's lives and the effect of mediation. A copy of this chapter is posted on this site. This pamphlet outlines helpful information on what women can expect when they have post separation custody and access disputes and includes useful tips. Pamphlets are available through YWCA Munroe House, PO Box 29036, Delamount RPO, Van.
Single pamphlets are free and groups are welcome to photocopy.
Poster shows why mediation is dangerous to women and children by examining the differences between the systemic beliefs, the reality of women and children's lives and the effect of mediation. A report prepared by Penny Bain, LL.M, Shelly Chrest, LL.M, Marina Morrow, PhD of the Women's Access to Legal Aid Coalition. This report documents the findings of a six-month research project to investigate the impact of funding cuts to legal aid on women. The research team carried out focus groups in four BC communities, rural and urban, and reviewed relevant literature from sources such as the Legal Services Society, the Law Society reports to government on legal aid, and other documents on the history of legal aid in BC and Canada. The question of whether or not the Legal Services Society is fulfilling its mandate to deliver legal aid services was also examined.