PLE Basics
Connecting with PLE
Finding Reliable Resources
Recommended Resources
Random PLE Facts
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An approach to educating the community at large about rights and legal issues that affect their lives.
What is Public Legal Education (PLE)?
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Shelley Jackson and Ruth Snyder
Who are the two individuals working in our PLE Program?
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Alberta
Which province provides reliable legal information for us?
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To contribute to, advance, and promote the legal knowledge and education of the people of Alberta. (CPLEA)
What is the Centre for Public Legal Education Alberta (CPLEA) mission?
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2001
When was the PLE Program started?
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Portage College & the Alberta Law Foundation
Who Makes our Public Legal Education Program possible?
200
Monthly
How often is the PLE Newsletter published?
200
Created in 1980's
Can we trust this legal information?
200
A safe space for youth to reach out by phone for caring, confidential, non-judgmental support.
What is the Kid's Help Phone?
200
Free
What is the cost for PLE programs?
300
Free workshops & resources (printed and online)
What are the components of Public Legal Education?
300
Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter(X)
Which social media sites do we post on?
300
Alberta Lawyers
Who validates our PLE materials & information?
300
The LRCY program provides lawyers for children and youth in child intervention matters.
What does the Legal Representation for Children and Youth (LRCY) Program provide?
300
Number 6
Which treaty covers the land we live and work on?
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Underserved and vulnerable populations (youth, seniors, Indigenous)
Who is our target audience?
400
Websites, pamphlets, booklets, textbooks, directories.
What secondary sources provide PLE information?
400
This court handles the vast majority of criminal and regulatory offences in Alberta and also hears Civil cases up to $100,000, Family, Youth and Traffic cases.
What is the Court of Justice?
400
Connections App
What is the name of the BearPaw App for youth?
Apple - https://apps.apple.com/ca/app/connections-by-ncsa/id1560206793
IOS - https://apps.apple.com/ca/app/connections-by-ncsa/id1560206793
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Consumer Law, Criminal Law, Court Processes, Employment Law, Family Law, Human Rights Law, Indigenous Rights & Law, Wills & Estates, Youth Criminal Law
What Types of Law are covered by PLE workshops?
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Workshop surveys & literature tracking
How do we collect data?
500
Statutes, Regulations, Municipal By-laws, Court Decisions, Court Forms
What primary sources provide PLE information?
500
This organization provides public legal education and information specifically designed by and for Indigenous Peoples.
Who is BearPaw?
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Alberta Court of Appeal
What is the highest court called?