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P L I A N<br />
A N N U A L R E P O R T<br />
2 0 1 2 - 2 0 1 3<br />
I N S I D E<br />
M E S S A G E F R O M<br />
T H E P R E S I D E N T<br />
2<br />
T H E P L I A N T E A M 2<br />
P E O P L E S E R V E D 3<br />
P R O J E C T<br />
U P D A T E S<br />
P L I A N I N T H E<br />
C O M M U N I T Y<br />
L A W Y E R<br />
R E F E R R A L<br />
S E R V I C E<br />
3<br />
8<br />
10<br />
V O L U N T E E R S 11<br />
F I N A N C I A L<br />
S T A T E M E N T S<br />
12<br />
Did You Know?<br />
PLIAN<br />
distributed<br />
nearly 10,000<br />
publications in<br />
<strong>2012</strong>-13!<br />
M E S S A G E F R O M T H E E X E C U T I V E D I R E C T O R<br />
( A C T I N G ) , K E L L Y B R O C K E R V I L L E<br />
PLIAN enjoyed another<br />
excellent year <strong>of</strong><br />
providing plain language<br />
resources and services<br />
to over 20,000 clients,<br />
service providers,<br />
community groups and<br />
people throughout<br />
Newfoundland and<br />
Labrador. I welcome you<br />
to read all about our<br />
successes, projects and<br />
other interesting<br />
information about PLIAN<br />
in our <strong>2012</strong> -<strong>2013</strong><br />
Annual Report.<br />
For many years, PLIAN<br />
has been fortunate to<br />
receive core funding<br />
support (including in-kind<br />
support) from Justice<br />
Canada, the Law<br />
Foundation <strong>of</strong><br />
Newfoundland and<br />
Labrador and the<br />
Newfoundland and<br />
Labrador Department <strong>of</strong><br />
Justice. PLIAN has been<br />
equally fortunate to<br />
receive project funding.<br />
We are the <strong>NL</strong><br />
component <strong>of</strong> <strong>Public</strong><br />
<strong>Legal</strong> Education<br />
<strong>Association</strong> <strong>of</strong> Canada<br />
(PLEAC). In October,<br />
PLIAN attended PLEAC’s<br />
annual conference in<br />
Ontario, which provided<br />
an opportunity to share<br />
best practices and see<br />
the innovative work our<br />
colleagues are<br />
participating in all over<br />
the country. We look<br />
forward to next year’s<br />
conference in Vancouver.<br />
It requires the efforts and<br />
contributions <strong>of</strong> many to<br />
carry out our mandate <strong>of</strong><br />
providing public legal<br />
education and<br />
information services with<br />
“The info presented was extremely clear<br />
and helpful. I am thrilled to have had the<br />
opportunity to access the workshop”<br />
- Seniors Safety Session Participant<br />
the intent <strong>of</strong> increasing<br />
access to justice. At PLIAN,<br />
we are fortunate to have a<br />
strong and vibrant Board<br />
<strong>of</strong> Directors that provides<br />
excellent leadership. Each<br />
board member brings<br />
different perspectives and<br />
skills to PLIAN, which we<br />
believe makes the<br />
experience rewarding for<br />
everyone.<br />
I continue to be impressed<br />
and proud <strong>of</strong> the skill,<br />
compassion, and<br />
dedication staff members<br />
demonstrate when carrying<br />
out their responsibilities. I<br />
would like to take this<br />
opportunity to express my<br />
sincere thanks to the staff,<br />
volunteers and Board<br />
members <strong>of</strong> PLIAN. You<br />
are all such a tremendous<br />
support and we could not<br />
have achieved such<br />
success this year without<br />
you.
A N N U A L R E P O R T<br />
Page 2<br />
M E S S A G E F R O M T H E P R E S I D E N T , F R E D K A V A N A G H<br />
As President <strong>of</strong> PLIAN’s Board <strong>of</strong><br />
Directors I am pleased to report that<br />
PLIAN is in our 29 th year <strong>of</strong><br />
operation, and is continuing its<br />
efforts to provide public legal<br />
education and information services<br />
with the intent <strong>of</strong> increasing access<br />
to justice. We <strong>of</strong>fer services to the<br />
people <strong>of</strong> Newfoundland and<br />
Labrador to increase their<br />
understanding <strong>of</strong> the law. These<br />
services include the Lawyer Referral<br />
Service (LRS), the <strong>Legal</strong> <strong>Information</strong><br />
Line (LIL), school presentations,<br />
community information sessions,<br />
publications on legal issues and a<br />
website. Over 20,000 people use<br />
our services every year. We raise<br />
awareness among the general public<br />
and service providers about the<br />
T H E P L I A N T E A M<br />
importance <strong>of</strong> the law in everyday<br />
life.<br />
I would like to take this opportunity<br />
to sincerely thank the members <strong>of</strong><br />
PLIAN’s Board <strong>of</strong> Directors, as well<br />
as PLIAN’s staff and volunteers. Your<br />
time, effort, guidance and dedication<br />
have helped PLIAN be where it is<br />
today. I would like to extend a very<br />
special thank you to Kristen O’Keefe<br />
for her dedication to PLIAN. Ms.<br />
O’Keefe has proven to be an<br />
invaluable asset to PLIAN and we are<br />
so happy to report that we have<br />
been able to add her back to the<br />
PLIAN team in late September and<br />
her presence has certainly been<br />
noticed.<br />
I would be remiss to not<br />
acknowledge the efforts, dedication<br />
and loyalty <strong>of</strong> staff members Kelly<br />
Brockerville and Sarah McHugh. We<br />
are so fortunate to have such<br />
amazing, hard working women on<br />
our staff. Kelly, who has been on<br />
staff since 2001, has stepped into<br />
the role <strong>of</strong> Acting Executive Director<br />
with enthusiasm, deep knowledge <strong>of</strong><br />
the organization and tremendous<br />
grace. She is <strong>of</strong>ten referred to as<br />
the “heart <strong>of</strong> PLIAN” and I would<br />
like to like to echo that sentiment.<br />
Sarah started with us as a<br />
volunteer and is now a project<br />
coordinator. She’s been in this role<br />
for over 4 years. Sarah is a skilled<br />
researcher, writer, and a very gifted<br />
public speaker. Her dedication to<br />
PLIAN is evident in every job she<br />
takes on, whether it be writing a<br />
publication or presenting to the<br />
public.<br />
I would like to thank Ms. Leanne<br />
O’Leary <strong>of</strong> the law firm Cox and<br />
Palmer who retired from PLIAN’s<br />
Board after serving as an active<br />
and dedicated Board Member for<br />
over 12 years. She will be greatly<br />
missed. At this time I would also<br />
like to welcome John Hartery <strong>of</strong><br />
Pendergast & Hartery, as well as<br />
Alexandria Hollett <strong>of</strong> O’Dea Earle to<br />
our Board <strong>of</strong> Directors.<br />
I, along with the staff, volunteers<br />
and Board <strong>of</strong> Directors welcome<br />
you to read about the exciting<br />
endeavors and initiatives we have<br />
been involved in over the past year.<br />
Kelly Brockerville entered<br />
into the role <strong>of</strong> Executive<br />
Director (Acting) in April<br />
<strong>2012</strong>. She had previously<br />
been PLIAN’s Office Manager<br />
and has been a part <strong>of</strong> the<br />
PLIAN team since 2001.<br />
Sarah McHugh continues in<br />
her role as Project<br />
Coordinator. She has been<br />
an integral part <strong>of</strong> PLIAN<br />
since 2008. Sarah has been<br />
extremely busy juggling<br />
several <strong>of</strong> our projects and<br />
delivering presentations,<br />
webinars and focus groups in<br />
the community.<br />
We are so excited to report<br />
that in September <strong>of</strong> <strong>2012</strong><br />
after a leave <strong>of</strong> absence<br />
Kristen O’Keefe has come<br />
back to PLIAN. She joins the<br />
PLIAN team as a part-time<br />
Project Manager.<br />
“Alone we can do<br />
so little; together<br />
we can do so<br />
much”<br />
- Helen Keller
<strong>2012</strong>- <strong>2013</strong><br />
Page 3<br />
P E O P L E S E R V E D I N 2 0 1 2 - 2 0 1 3<br />
From April 1, <strong>2012</strong> to March<br />
31, <strong>2013</strong> PLIAN was very busy<br />
reaching out to the people <strong>of</strong><br />
Newfoundland and Labrador.<br />
We are delighted to report that<br />
through our Lawyer Referral<br />
Service and <strong>Legal</strong> <strong>Information</strong><br />
Line (which operates during<br />
weekdays from 9 am-12 pm)<br />
we helped assist 1,858 people.<br />
See the chart for a breakdown<br />
<strong>of</strong> the various inquiries we<br />
assisted clients with via the<br />
<strong>Legal</strong> <strong>Information</strong> Line. We<br />
also distributed over 9,383<br />
publications to clients and<br />
service providers.<br />
P R O J E C T U P D A T E S<br />
T H E S E N I O R S ’ C O M P A N I O N<br />
PLIAN is in the process <strong>of</strong><br />
researching and writing a<br />
publication especially for<br />
Newfoundland and<br />
Labrador seniors that will<br />
provide general<br />
information on topics<br />
that become especially<br />
important later in life.<br />
The publication will<br />
address topics such as<br />
entering long term care<br />
facilities, joint bank<br />
accounts, financial<br />
abuse, consumer<br />
protection, etc.<br />
The publication will also<br />
address what happens<br />
when a person can no<br />
longer manage their<br />
affairs.<br />
PLIAN has received<br />
funding from United<br />
Way - Newfoundland<br />
and Labrador to print<br />
the publication when it<br />
is completed. It will also<br />
be posted on our<br />
website.<br />
If you would like to be<br />
placed on a distribution<br />
list to receive a FREE<br />
copy <strong>of</strong> this publication,<br />
please contact us!<br />
CONTACT US<br />
info@publiclegalinfo.com<br />
In St. John’s: 722-2643<br />
Toll-Free: 1-888-660-7788
A N N U A L R E P O R T<br />
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S E N I O R S ’ S A F E T Y S E S S I O N S<br />
In March <strong>of</strong> <strong>2013</strong>, PLIAN<br />
hosted a series <strong>of</strong><br />
seminars on different<br />
types <strong>of</strong> elder abuse.<br />
These seniors safety<br />
sessions were made<br />
possible through<br />
funding from the<br />
Government <strong>of</strong><br />
Canada’s New Horizons<br />
for Seniors Program.<br />
PLIAN <strong>of</strong>fered five<br />
sessions each covering<br />
a different topic—<br />
physical abuse,<br />
emotional abuse,<br />
financial abuse, fraud<br />
and neglect.<br />
Participants had the<br />
opportunity to<br />
participate in as many<br />
sessions as they<br />
wished to, at no cost.<br />
Topics covered<br />
included signs,<br />
symptoms and<br />
examples <strong>of</strong> abuse and<br />
neglect, how to protect<br />
oneself or a loved one,<br />
available resources,<br />
and more. The sessions<br />
were kept interactive<br />
by using case studies,<br />
videos, discussion, and<br />
guest speakers.<br />
These sessions were<br />
incredibly well received<br />
by participants, and<br />
even received media<br />
attention.<br />
Recordings <strong>of</strong> the sessions are available on<br />
PLIAN’s website, and hard copies <strong>of</strong> CDs can<br />
be ordered for FREE by calling 722-2643, tollfree<br />
at 1-888-660-7788 or by e-mailing<br />
projects@publiclegalinfo.com<br />
“‘The info today was super. I gained so much<br />
insight and wisdom. The participation was<br />
enlightening, and the give and take was<br />
wonderful and valuable. The information given<br />
leaves me saying ‘wow!’ – I know so much<br />
more than I ever expected to get. I wish all<br />
seniors could have the enlightenment and<br />
know the pros and cons <strong>of</strong> what can happen<br />
in their life and how they can reach out to<br />
someone to help them. A big thank you for all<br />
you did!”<br />
R E A C H I N G O U T T O V I C T I M S O F V I O L E N C E<br />
U S I N G W E B I N A R S<br />
‘Great job! Great<br />
way to convey<br />
info. Very<br />
convenient to be<br />
able to access<br />
from my <strong>of</strong>fice.’<br />
- Webinar participant<br />
PLIAN received funding<br />
in <strong>2012</strong> from the<br />
Federal Department <strong>of</strong><br />
Justice’s Victims Fund<br />
to deliver a project<br />
called ‘Reaching Out to<br />
Victims <strong>of</strong> Violence’.<br />
PLIAN used webinar<br />
technology for the first<br />
time to deliver<br />
presentations to<br />
service providers who<br />
work with victims <strong>of</strong><br />
violence. The goal with<br />
using webinars was to<br />
remove barriers—<br />
geography (lack <strong>of</strong><br />
access to information<br />
based on location) and<br />
cost (associated with<br />
travel).<br />
The project included<br />
the delivery <strong>of</strong> 10<br />
webinars to specific<br />
groups <strong>of</strong> service<br />
providers based on the<br />
clients they work with<br />
(some examples<br />
include women,<br />
Aboriginal people, and<br />
seniors).<br />
Topics included<br />
information on the<br />
legal responses to<br />
violence (Emergency<br />
Protection Orders,<br />
Peace Bonds, and<br />
criminal charges), the<br />
court process for<br />
victims and witnesses,<br />
terminology, resources,<br />
and more.
<strong>2012</strong>- <strong>2013</strong><br />
Page 5<br />
G U I D I N G C H I L D R E N A N D Y O U T H<br />
T H R O U G H P A R E N T A L S E P A R A T I O N A N D D I V O R C E<br />
PLIAN has developed an<br />
information booklet entitled “My<br />
Parents Live Apart” and<br />
accompanying six videos, for<br />
children and youth (aged 10 to 15<br />
years <strong>of</strong> age) living in<br />
Newfoundland and Labrador,<br />
dealing with parental separation<br />
and divorce.<br />
Adults <strong>of</strong>ten lack a basic<br />
understanding <strong>of</strong> their rights and<br />
responsibilities in relation to<br />
family law. The complexity <strong>of</strong> the<br />
law renders the processes <strong>of</strong><br />
separation and divorce even more<br />
confusing and alienating to<br />
children and youth. PLIAN<br />
received funding for this project<br />
from Canada’s Supporting<br />
Families Fund, <strong>Public</strong> <strong>Legal</strong><br />
Education and <strong>Information</strong> and<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essional Training<br />
Component.<br />
The project we undertook helps<br />
provide children and youth<br />
general information about<br />
family law, child rights, and<br />
what to expect. The guide and<br />
videos are also a helpful<br />
resource to parents and service<br />
providers to help explain family<br />
law matters to children and<br />
youth.<br />
The development <strong>of</strong> the<br />
booklet was the result <strong>of</strong> much<br />
collaboration. We would like to<br />
say a special thank you to the<br />
many people who reviewed<br />
earlier drafts to provide<br />
feedback and suggestions,<br />
including Family Justice<br />
Services, Berkley Reynolds, and<br />
PLIAN’s Board <strong>of</strong> Directors. We<br />
also want to thank the youth<br />
who participated in a focus<br />
group to provide feedback on<br />
the publication.<br />
The publication and videos are<br />
posted on PLIAN’s website and<br />
accessible at no charge. If you<br />
would like a FREE paper copy <strong>of</strong><br />
the booklet, please email us at<br />
info@publiclegalinfo.com or call<br />
us in St. John’s at 722-2643 or<br />
province-wide TOLL-FREE at<br />
1-888-660-7788.<br />
PLIAN’s <strong>2012</strong> Youth Justice Camp<br />
was held at the Buckmaster’s<br />
Circle Community Centre in St.<br />
John’s. Funding for camp was<br />
provided by the Department <strong>of</strong><br />
Advanced Education and Skills,<br />
Government <strong>of</strong> Newfoundland and<br />
Labrador. This camp has 12<br />
participants, all <strong>of</strong> which were<br />
girls!<br />
Camp activities included a tour <strong>of</strong><br />
Provincial Court, a visit to the RNC<br />
Mounted Unit’s stables, and a<br />
mock trial with the Honourable<br />
Judge Smith, which saw the girls<br />
taking on the roles <strong>of</strong> lawyers,<br />
witnesses, accused, and jury. In<br />
addition to these field trips, the<br />
campers had presentations<br />
from a Crown Attorney, a<br />
private practice lawyer, the<br />
Office <strong>of</strong> the Child and Youth<br />
Advocate, and more. The youth<br />
also had time for arts and<br />
crafts.<br />
PLIAN would like to extend a<br />
special thank you to the law<br />
firm <strong>of</strong> McInnnis Cooper for<br />
their generous sponsorship <strong>of</strong><br />
camp. Thanks goes out to the<br />
McInnis Cooper team for<br />
providing lunch daily, but also<br />
for providing several articling<br />
Y O U T H J U S T I C E C A M P<br />
students to help the youth<br />
prepare for the mock trial.<br />
No Youth Justice Camp is<br />
ever complete without<br />
cupcakes!
A N N U A L R E P O R T<br />
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N A T I O N A L V I C T I M S O F C R I M E A W A R E N E S S W E E K<br />
National Victims <strong>of</strong><br />
Crime Awareness Week<br />
was April 21st-27th,<br />
<strong>2013</strong>, and this year's<br />
theme was 'We All Have<br />
A Role'. In recognition <strong>of</strong><br />
this, PLIAN prepared a<br />
special edition<br />
newsletter with funding<br />
from the Federal<br />
Department <strong>of</strong> Justice's<br />
Victims Fund.<br />
health impacts <strong>of</strong><br />
victimization,<br />
vulnerable populations,<br />
provincial and national<br />
resources, and more.<br />
The newsletter is<br />
available on our<br />
website, and can be<br />
viewed at the following<br />
link:<br />
The newsletter, called<br />
'Helping Victims <strong>of</strong><br />
Crime: We All Have A<br />
Role', contained<br />
information on bullying,<br />
cyber victimization,<br />
http://<br />
www.publiclegalinfo.co<br />
m/home/wp-content/<br />
uploads/<strong>2013</strong>/04/<br />
here1.pdf<br />
Y O U T H J U S T I C E<br />
On October 23, <strong>2012</strong> changes to the Youth<br />
Criminal Justice Act came into effect as a result<br />
<strong>of</strong> the federal Safe Streets and Communities<br />
Act. PLIAN received funding from the<br />
Department <strong>of</strong> Justice (Canada), Youth Justice<br />
Policy, to update PLIAN’s existing youth justice<br />
materials, as well as create new material to<br />
help inform the public about the changes.<br />
As part <strong>of</strong> this project, we held a focus group<br />
with youth. The participating youth provided<br />
input to help us present the material in a youthfriendly<br />
manner and in plain language.<br />
We have created a new Youth Justice Fact<br />
Sheet that explains how the youth justice<br />
system has been impacted by the Safe Streets<br />
and Communities Act. Our existing<br />
publication “For the Record- The Youth Criminal<br />
Justice Act” has also been updated to reflect<br />
the recent changes, as well as the “Frequently<br />
Asked Questions” on the youth justice section <strong>of</strong><br />
PLIAN’s website. Our youth justice presentation<br />
has also been revised to reflect the changes.<br />
If you would like to access our youth justice<br />
publications to learn more about the legislative<br />
changes, please visit the youth justice section<br />
<strong>of</strong> our website:<br />
www.publiclegalinfo.com
<strong>2012</strong>- <strong>2013</strong><br />
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T H E Y E A R I N P I C T U R E S<br />
Clockwise from top left: PLIAN is presented with a cheque from the United Way <strong>NL</strong>; Youth Justice Camp<br />
attendees pay a visit to the RNC stables; PLIAN poses with a group in Holyrood after presenting at a<br />
Seniors Wellness Day; Lorraine Best from the Seniors Resource Centre presents at our Seniors Safety<br />
Sessions; Youth Justice Camp ‘lawyers’ question a witness during the Mock Trial; PLIAN’s most recent<br />
publication: ‘My Parents Live Apart’.
A N N U A L R E P O R T<br />
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O U T A N D A B O U T I N T H E C O M M U N I T Y<br />
PLIAN participates in community activities and events. Through such participation, we build our<br />
reputation in the community, which allows for the exchange <strong>of</strong> ideas and views on effective measures <strong>of</strong><br />
disseminating information. PLIAN is also involved in various national, regional and local committees such<br />
as the Coalition Against Violence (Avalon East), Newfoundland and Labrador Network for the Prevention<br />
<strong>of</strong> Elder Abuse, Atlantic Coordinating Committee on Crime Prevention and Community Safety, <strong>Public</strong> <strong>Legal</strong><br />
Education <strong>Association</strong> <strong>of</strong> Canada, and more. We also rely heavily on the very important and long lasting<br />
relationships we have established with so many <strong>of</strong> our community partners. This is always such an<br />
exciting part <strong>of</strong> our work and we love getting out in the community!<br />
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June 26 th , <strong>2012</strong><br />
June 27 th , <strong>2012</strong><br />
June 28 th , <strong>2012</strong><br />
July 12 th , <strong>2012</strong><br />
Webinar for Victims<br />
Adult Abuse Subcommittee Meeting<br />
PLIAN Board Meeting<br />
Webinar for Victims<br />
<strong>NL</strong>NPEA Steering Committee Meeting<br />
PLEAC Meeting<br />
<strong>NL</strong>NPEA Steering Committee Meeting<br />
Webinar for Victims<br />
Meeting with the Minister <strong>of</strong> Justice (<strong>NL</strong>)<br />
Webinar for Victims<br />
<strong>NL</strong>NPEA Monthly Meeting<br />
Meeting with Assistant Deputy Minister <strong>of</strong> Justice (<strong>NL</strong>)<br />
Webinar for Victims<br />
CAVAE Meeting<br />
World Elder Abuse Awareness Day Events with <strong>NL</strong>NPEA<br />
<strong>NL</strong>NPEA Steering Committee Meeting<br />
Webinar for Victims<br />
Focus Groups<br />
PLIAN Board Meeting<br />
Volunteers Event at Seniors Resource Centre<br />
PLEAC Meeting<br />
July 20 th , <strong>2012</strong> Webinar for Victims (2)<br />
July 25 th -27 th , <strong>2012</strong><br />
Youth Justice Camp<br />
July 30 th , <strong>2012</strong> Webinar for Victims (2)<br />
July 31 st , <strong>2012</strong><br />
August 2 nd , <strong>2012</strong><br />
August 22 nd , <strong>2012</strong><br />
September 19 th , <strong>2012</strong><br />
September 25 th , <strong>2012</strong><br />
September 26 th , <strong>2012</strong><br />
October 10 th , <strong>2012</strong><br />
<strong>NL</strong>NPEA Steering Committee Meeting<br />
Focus Group<br />
<strong>NL</strong>NPEA Steering Committee Meeting<br />
<strong>NL</strong>NPEA Steering Committee Meeting<br />
<strong>NL</strong>NPEA Monthly Meeting<br />
PLIAN Board Meeting<br />
Networking Session, Office <strong>of</strong> the Citizens Representative
<strong>2012</strong>- <strong>2013</strong><br />
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October 17 th , <strong>2012</strong><br />
October 24 th -26 th , <strong>2012</strong><br />
October 25 th , <strong>2012</strong><br />
October 30 th , <strong>2012</strong><br />
November 7 th , <strong>2012</strong><br />
November 14 th , <strong>2012</strong><br />
November 20 th , <strong>2012</strong><br />
November 21 st , <strong>2012</strong><br />
November 21 st , <strong>2012</strong><br />
November 26 th , <strong>2012</strong><br />
November 27 th , <strong>2012</strong><br />
December 6 th , <strong>2012</strong><br />
December 11 th , <strong>2012</strong><br />
December 20 th , <strong>2012</strong><br />
January 9 th , <strong>2013</strong><br />
January 16 th , <strong>2013</strong><br />
January 17 th , <strong>2013</strong><br />
January 23 rd , <strong>2013</strong><br />
January 29 th , <strong>2013</strong><br />
February 6 th -7 th , <strong>2013</strong><br />
February 8 th , <strong>2013</strong><br />
February 8 th , <strong>2013</strong><br />
February 20 th , <strong>2013</strong><br />
February 20 th , <strong>2013</strong><br />
February 25 th -26 th , <strong>2013</strong><br />
February 26 th , <strong>2013</strong><br />
February 28 th , <strong>2013</strong><br />
March 1 st , <strong>2013</strong><br />
March 6 th -7 th , <strong>2013</strong><br />
March 7 th , <strong>2013</strong><br />
March 11 th , <strong>2013</strong><br />
March 12 th -14 th , <strong>2013</strong><br />
March 12 th , <strong>2013</strong><br />
March 13 th , <strong>2013</strong><br />
March 26 th , <strong>2013</strong><br />
<strong>NL</strong>NPEA Steering Committee Meeting<br />
PLEAC Conference<br />
Present at Eastern Health Pre-Retirement Seminar<br />
<strong>NL</strong>NPEA Monthly Meeting<br />
Present at Town <strong>of</strong> Holyrood Seniors Wellness Day<br />
Present to Law Society Bar Admission Course<br />
Meeting with Family Justice Services<br />
<strong>NL</strong>NPEA Steering Committee Meeting<br />
Present at Eastern Health Pre-Retirement Seminar<br />
Purple Ribbon Campaign Proclamation<br />
<strong>NL</strong>NPEA Monthly meeting<br />
PLIAN Annual General Meeting<br />
Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Disorder Webinar<br />
Meeting with Caregivers out <strong>of</strong> Isolation<br />
CAVAE Meeting<br />
Community Sector Council Meeting for Not-for-Pr<strong>of</strong>its<br />
Ovations<br />
<strong>NL</strong>NPEA Steering Committee Meeting<br />
<strong>NL</strong>NPEA Monthly Meeting<br />
Bullying Presentations at Frank Roberts Junior High<br />
‘Understanding Elder Abuse’ Training Event<br />
DOJ Webcast<br />
<strong>NL</strong>NPEA Steering Committee Meeting<br />
Webinar: Delivering PLEI Training Using Technology<br />
Webinars with Stephenville Women’s Centre<br />
<strong>NL</strong>NPEA Monthly Meeting<br />
DOJ Webinar – Plain Language<br />
United Way Annual General Meeting<br />
Seniors Safety Sessions<br />
Meeting with Assistant Deputy Minister <strong>of</strong> Justice (<strong>NL</strong>)<br />
Meeting with Francophone <strong>Association</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>NL</strong><br />
Seniors Safety Sessions<br />
Focus Group with Youth to discuss SSCA<br />
CAVAE Meeting<br />
<strong>NL</strong>NPEA Monthly Meeting<br />
‘Presenter was very informative and well prepared. Learned a lot, especially<br />
about where to go for info. Thank you.’<br />
- Client
A N N U A L R E P O R T<br />
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L A W Y E R R E F E R R A L S E R V I C E<br />
PLIAN would like to take this opportunity to sincerely thank the lawyers who enrolled in our Lawyer Referral Service (LRS) this<br />
past year. Lawyers voluntarily register to participate in this service, which in turn enables Newfoundlanders and Labradorians<br />
requiring legal assistance to consult with a lawyer for up to 30 minutes at a nominal fee.<br />
Although Newfoundland and Labrador does not have a formalized pro bono program, the Lawyer Referral Service is another<br />
avenue for lawyers to give back to their communities. Based on public response and constant demand for this service, it is<br />
clear that the LRS is extremely beneficial to the people <strong>of</strong> our province.<br />
We want to extend a sincere thank you to the following lawyers who registered to be part <strong>of</strong> the LRS program in the <strong>2012</strong>-13<br />
fiscal year:<br />
Donald E. Anthony, O’Brien Anthony White<br />
Alex Baranowski, O’Brien Anthony White<br />
Laura J. Brazil, Ottenheimer Baker<br />
J. Michael Cabot, Gittens & Associates<br />
S. Bruce Chislett, Aylward, Chislett & Whitten<br />
Andrew J. Collins, Benson Buffett<br />
Kellie A. Cullihall, Gittens & Associates<br />
Gladys H. Dunne, Gladys Dunne Law<br />
Susan L. Fisher, Susan L. Fisher Law Office<br />
Thomas W. Fraize, Fraize Law Office<br />
Daniel F. Furey, Curtis, Dawe<br />
Ernest L. Gittens, Gittens & Associates<br />
Daniel M. Glover, Curtis Dawe<br />
Jude W. Hall, Benson Buffett<br />
John. A Hartery, Pendergast, Hartery Law Office<br />
Ginger K. Holmes, O’Brien Anthony White<br />
Nicole M. Hurley, Gittens & Associates<br />
Michael N. R. King, Collins & Associates<br />
Michael Ladha, Curtis Dawe<br />
John W. Lavers, Lavers Law<br />
Sarah M. Learmonth, Learmonth, Dunne & Boulos<br />
Kimberly J. Mackay, French & Associates<br />
Leah A. Mazerolle, Gittens & Associates<br />
Kathryn A. McGarry, Roebothan, McKay & Marshall<br />
Nancy McKillop, Gittens & Associates<br />
Sharon K. McKim-Ryan, Gittens & Associates<br />
Pádraig J. Mohan, O’Dea, Earle<br />
David C. Moores, Moores Law<br />
Gary P. Nolan, Rose Van Driel<br />
Johnathan E. Noonan, Noonan Law<br />
Barbara A.E. Oley, Gittens & Associates<br />
Stephen P. Orr, Gittens & Associates<br />
Marilyn A. Pendergast, Pendergast, Hartery Law Office<br />
Gregory K. Pittman, Mills Pittman & Twyne Law Offices<br />
Robert P. Pittman, QC, Robert P. Pittman Law Office<br />
Tonya L. Pritchett, Smyth, Woodland, Del Rizzo & LeDrew<br />
Blair J. Rogers, Roebothan McKay Marshall<br />
Edward J. Shortall, QC, Lewis, Sinnott, Shortall, Hurley,<br />
Bruce<br />
Janet A. Tucker, Bryant & Tucker<br />
Brian D. Wentzell, Collins & Associates<br />
David S. Williams, O’Dea, Earle<br />
Lily Anne Wroblewski, Ottenheimer Baker
<strong>2012</strong>- <strong>2013</strong><br />
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P L I A N ’ S V O L U N T E E R S<br />
B O A R D O F D I R E C T O R S<br />
PLIAN is governed by an extremely dedicated voluntary board <strong>of</strong> directors. Our board <strong>of</strong> directors is comprised <strong>of</strong> a range <strong>of</strong><br />
pr<strong>of</strong>essionals including lawyers, judges, police, retired teachers, and others. In <strong>2012</strong>-13, PLIAN welcomed two new Board<br />
members—Alexandria Hollett and John Hartery, both practicing lawyers in St. John’s. PLIAN also said farewell to longtime Board<br />
member, Leanne O’Leary. PLIAN would like to thank Leanne for her years <strong>of</strong> service, and welcome Alexandria and John.<br />
PLIAN’s staff would like to extend a sincere thank you to our board for their continued commitment.<br />
Executive<br />
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Fred Kavanagh, President<br />
Stefanie Tuff, Vice President<br />
Cheryl Dove, Secretary<br />
V O L U N T E E R S A N D S T U D E N T S<br />
Over the years PLIAN has been fortunate to have amazing volunteers. This past year has<br />
been no exception. We are delighted to have Mike Schryver and Dana Martin work with us.<br />
We want to thank Dana and Mike who have taken the great cause <strong>of</strong> providing plain<br />
language legal information to heart. Without their valuable help, PLIAN could not fulfil its<br />
mandate. We would like you both to know how much your involvement and time is<br />
appreciated and valued. PLIAN would also like to extend the best <strong>of</strong> luck to Dana, who<br />
heads to Law School at McGill University in the Fall. Congratulations Dana!<br />
Sean Dawe, Treasurer<br />
Directors<br />
Justice James Adams<br />
Bruce Chislett<br />
PLIAN was also fortunate to enjoy three short-term law student placements. Anne Barnes, <strong>of</strong><br />
the University <strong>of</strong> Ottawa, spent a month researching and writing on the new Safe Streets<br />
and Communities Act. Emma Adlakha and Gabrielle Chowne were part <strong>of</strong> the Pro-Bono<br />
Students Canada program at the University <strong>of</strong> New Brunswick, and contributed to the writing<br />
and research <strong>of</strong> the ‘My Parents Live Apart’ guide. Gabrielle also contributed to the research<br />
and writing for the NVCAW newsletter. PLIAN extends many thanks to all students for their<br />
valuable contributions, and wishes them the best as they continue their studies.<br />
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Susan Doyle<br />
John Hartery<br />
Alexandria Hollett<br />
Inspector John House<br />
Meaghan Lake<br />
Sergeant Wayne Newell<br />
Judge David Orr<br />
Fred Wood<br />
At PLIAN, we think the world <strong>of</strong> our volunteers, but it’s rewarding to know that the feeling<br />
is mutual. Check out what our volunteers had to say:<br />
‘Submitting a volunteer application to PLIAN was one <strong>of</strong> the best decisions I've ever<br />
made! It has been such a rewarding experience and those few hours have become<br />
something I look forward to every week. The organization provides an essential service to<br />
the public that I am proud to have been a part <strong>of</strong>. I feel fortunate to have been able to<br />
contribute to projects that will reach and help people all around the province. The staff<br />
are so grateful and appreciative <strong>of</strong> their volunteers and go out <strong>of</strong> their way to<br />
acknowledge our contribution. With such a vast range <strong>of</strong> clientele and topics, PLIAN's<br />
work truly makes the complexity <strong>of</strong> law accessible to everyone.’<br />
‘Volunteering at PLIAN has been a great educational and also enjoyable experience.<br />
Doing research for pamphlets which will actually be published is a great motivator to work<br />
hard and diligently. It was very neat to see some <strong>of</strong> the work I did showing up in the final<br />
version <strong>of</strong> the child’s guide, “My Parents Live Apart”, and to be a part <strong>of</strong> the whole<br />
process from its birth to research to editing to its final publication and to writing up<br />
mailing labels and packaging the publications for delivery. Being involved in this made<br />
me feel like a part <strong>of</strong> the team and I wanted to see the pamphlet delivered and helping<br />
people.’
F I N A N C I A L S T A T E M E N T S<br />
Revenue <strong>2013</strong> <strong>2012</strong><br />
Federal Department <strong>of</strong> Justice 70,000 70,000<br />
Guiding Children and Youth Through Separation and Divorce 60,000 38,300<br />
Law Foundation <strong>of</strong> Newfoundland and Labrador 45,000 45,000<br />
Back to School for Seniors 25,000 -<br />
Webinars Project 23,750 26,250<br />
Youth Justice 10,000 -<br />
National Victims <strong>of</strong> Crime Awareness Week Newsletter 7,220 -<br />
<strong>NL</strong> Department <strong>of</strong> Justice 3,500 -<br />
Francophone Project - 87,240<br />
Access to Justice Fund (Law Foundation <strong>of</strong> Ontario) - 52,331<br />
Aboriginal Youth Justice Project - 48,940<br />
Conne River Youth Justice Camp - 21,150<br />
Labrador Interpreter Project - 14,432<br />
Bullying Presentation - 1,505<br />
Miscellaneous revenues 110 36<br />
Total $244,580 $405,184<br />
Expenses <strong>2013</strong> <strong>2012</strong><br />
Salaries and Benefits 78,438 69,062<br />
Guiding Children and Youth Through Parental Separation and Divorce 60,000 38,286<br />
Back to School for Seniors 25,000 -<br />
Webinars Project 23,750 26,250<br />
Rent 16,448 6,991<br />
Youth Justice 10,000 -<br />
National Victims <strong>of</strong> Crime Awareness Week Newsletter 7,220 -<br />
Supplies 5,259 576<br />
Utilities 3,582 527<br />
Travel 3,088 3,467<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essional Fees 2,507 2,456<br />
Insurance 2,088 1,972<br />
Interest and Bank Charges 766 1,048<br />
Advertising and Promotion 602 147<br />
Equipment Expenses 426 1,189<br />
Miscellaneous Expenses 339 831<br />
Memberships, Licenses and Fees 305 466<br />
Aboriginal Youth Justice - 48,940<br />
Access to Justice Fund (Law Foundation <strong>of</strong> Ontario) - 52,532<br />
Conne River Youth Justice Camp - 21,150<br />
Francophone Project - 87,240<br />
Labrador Interpreter Project - 5,483<br />
Total $239,818 $368,613