Organized by the BCCLA, The Youth and Civil Liberties Conference, assembles high school students to engage with emerging civil liberties and human rights concerns. This year will be our 19th year running the conference and will focus on "Intervening for Justice,” exploring significant societal issues and equipping attendees with necessary tools for effective social advocacy. […]

This 90 minute workshop and optional 30 minute Q&A will help participants understand their rights on arrest, detention, and searches by police. We will talk about when you have the right to silence, what to do if you’re stopped by police, and discuss specific topics like racial profiling, bail, and mental health and the law. […]