09/24/2026
In case you missed it: the findings are in! π£
We asked Saskatchewan school staff what they are seeing when it comes to youth legal needs and legal literacy. The results point to important gaps, and opportunities for what could come next.
πΉ 90.9% identified lack of awareness of resources as a barrier to youth accessing legal help.
πΉ Nearly 3 in 4 said youth rarely or never seek legal resources, even when they recognize a legal issue.
Most of all, thank you.
To every educator and school staff member who participated: your perspectives made this work possible.
Weβre also grateful to our colleagues at CHASR, our project partners at PLEA - Public Legal Education Association Saskatchewan, the Law Society of Saskatchewan, and Legal Aid Saskatchewan, SK A2J Network Liaison Leah Howie for her support, and the Law Commission of Canada for funding this work.
What comes next? This research can help lay the groundwork for hearing directly from youth and developing legal information and supports that are accessible, relevant and youth-centred.
π Full report + one-page snapshot at https://law.usask.ca/createjustice/projects/current-projects/youth-legal-needs-and-legal-literacy-in-saskatchewan.php
College of Law, University of Saskatchewan