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Since Pivot's beginnings in 2001, we have focused on producing high quality communications that complement our legal work. Our publications aim to inspire, educate, raise awareness about issues facing people living in poverty and affect positive change that will improve their lives. We believe that a well-designed, thoughtful publication, press release, or blog post in the hands of the right decision maker, business leader, or member of the public can be a vehicle for meaningful social change. We work with a large network of talented communications volunteers that help us produce everything from our website and blog to our newsletter and reports.

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Harper's crime bill equals more kids behind bars

February 21, 2012

The impacts of adult sentencing reforms, including mandatory minimum sentences for a number of drug offences, have garnered a lot of attention as Bill C-10, also known as the “Omnibus Crime Bill” makes its way through...

The Controversial Issue of Police Dogs

February 17, 2012

In the last two weeks there has been a lot of discussion in the lower mainland about police dogs, and more specifically about an incident involving a bus, a police dog and one of our clients, Christopher Evans. Mr. Evans has elected to work with us to file a civil suit against the Vancouver Police Department in an effort to...