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Criminalization and Policing

Criminalization & Police Accountability Past Victories

We are working alongside communities who have faced discriminatory interactions with the police, and advocating for an accountable system of policing that is responsive to the needs of marginalized communities. We are looking for opportunities to promote dialogue between communities and officers, and working to improve accountability and transparency, in order to reconcile and rebuild trust.
Nov 23, 2015 | Criminalization and Policing

Criminalization & Policing Campaign

Police must be transparent and accountable to the communities they serve.
Oct 21, 2015 | Criminalization and Policing

Community safety requires inclusion & accountability, not criminalizing poverty

Pivot works alongside people who are marginalized as a result of poverty, disability, social condition, or race. We use our tools to address the criminalization of poverty and hold law enforcement responsible for discrimination or use of force.
Oct 08, 2015 | Criminalization and Policing

"Criminalized just for trying to survive"

By Kevin Hollett Kevin Hollett | Sep 23, 2014 | Criminalization and Policing, Position Papers

Moving To Minimum Force: Police Dogs and Public Safety in British Columbia

By Kevin Hollett Kevin Hollett | Jun 26, 2014 | Criminalization and Policing, Research Reports

Media Advisory: New Pivot report details injuries from police dog bites

By Kevin Hollett Kevin Hollett | Jun 25, 2014 | Criminalization and Policing, Press Releases

Homeless Man Alleges Police Beating

By Douglas King Douglas King | Oct 22, 2013 | Criminalization and Policing, Press Releases

Pivot and VANDU slam VPD over city bylaw enforcement

By Douglas King Douglas King | Jun 06, 2013 | Criminalization and Policing, Press Releases

Know Your Rights with Private Security

By Peter Wrinch Peter Wrinch | Apr 17, 2013 | Criminalization and Policing, Public Legal Education

Pivot Launches Private Security "Know Your Rights" Cards 

By Darcie Bennett Darcie Bennett | Apr 17, 2013 | Criminalization and Policing, Press Releases
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Pivot Legal Society is located on stolen lands of the unceded territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam Indian Band), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish Nation), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh Nation). We are grateful to Indigenous Peoples for their continuous relationship with their lands and are committed to learning to work in solidarity as accomplices in shifting the colonial default. 

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