Community Legal Centres (CLCs) (VCE SSCE Legal Studies): Quizzes
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What type of legal services do CLCs provide?
What type of legal services do CLCs provide?
Free legal services
What distinguishes generalist CLCs from specialist CLCs?
What distinguishes generalist CLCs from specialist CLCs?
Serve a geographical area vs a group/issue
What age group does YouthLaw exclusively provide services to?
What age group does YouthLaw exclusively provide services to?
People under 25 years of age
What percentage of CLC clients were experiencing financial disadvantage in 2021-2022?
What percentage of CLC clients were experiencing financial disadvantage in 2021-2022?
73.5%
What proportion did Southside Justice CLC turn away in one year?
What proportion did Southside Justice CLC turn away in one year?
Half of those seeking legal assistance
What limitation do many CLCs have regarding criminal charges?
What limitation do many CLCs have regarding criminal charges?
Do not assist with indictable offences
What are the three levels of assistance CLCs provide to accused people?
What are the three levels of assistance CLCs provide to accused people?
Info, advice/assistance, ongoing casework
Which group is NOT listed as a priority for CLC assistance?
Which group is NOT listed as a priority for CLC assistance?
Wealthy business owners
Which CLC strength promotes the principle of equality?
Which CLC strength promotes the principle of equality?
Language support & interpreter services
When did Australia's first non-Aboriginal CLC open?
When did Australia's first non-Aboriginal CLC open?
18 December 1972