{"id":11223,"date":"2023-06-26T11:23:03","date_gmt":"2023-06-26T15:23:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jfcy.org\/?post_type=jfcy-right&#038;p=11223"},"modified":"2024-04-11T15:55:48","modified_gmt":"2024-04-11T19:55:48","slug":"evidence","status":"publish","type":"jfcy-right","link":"https:\/\/jfcy.org\/en\/rights\/evidence\/","title":{"rendered":"Homeless Youth Over 18 &#8211; Evidence Tips"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-zp4-jump-links\"><div class=\"jump-links\"><button class=\"jump-links-toggle\" id=\"jump-links-header\" aria-expanded=\"false\" data-accordion-header=\"true\"><span class=\"jump-links-icon\"><\/span><p class=\"jump-links-intro\">Jump down to a question on this page<\/p><\/button><div class=\"jump-links-content\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"#need-evidence\">When would I need evidence?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#types-of-evidence\">Types of evidence<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#identifying-notes\">Identifying notes<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#witnesses\">Witnesses<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#medical-records\">Medical Records<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#pictures-and-videos\">Pictures and Videos<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\" id=\"need-evidence\">When would I need evidence?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>After a negative experience, regardless of what actions you want to take or how you plan to deal with the problem,&nbsp;<strong>evidence is essential<\/strong>. For example:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>a broken toilet which the landlord has not fixed<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>being verbally or physically abused<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>not being paid minimum wage<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>being&nbsp;discriminated against<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>any type of accident you have been involved in<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\" id=\"types-of-evidence\">Types of Evidence<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Various types of evidence exist and can include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>identifying notes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>pictures and videos<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>witnesses and their statements<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>medical reports<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>police reports<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>estimates (e.g. clothing or furniture repair costs)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\" id=\"identifying-notes\">Identifying Notes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Right after the incident, write down&nbsp;<strong>all the details<\/strong>&nbsp;you can remember, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>date and time<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>location<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>all details of what happened<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>witnesses names and contact information<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>appearance of the person \u2013 height, hair style, weight, markings on their body, etc.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\" id=\"witnesses\">Witnesses<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Get the name, address, phone number, and email address of anyone who saw the incident.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ask any witnesses to write down what they saw right away so they don\u2019t forget the details (make sure they date and sign their notes)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Make a copy of the witnesses\u2019 notes. Ask the witness to keep one copy, and keep one for you.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\" id=\"medical-records\">Medical Records<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>If injured (even a scrape or bruise), have a doctor examine the injuries<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tell the doctor what happened (all injuries) and that&nbsp;you need a copy of his or her notes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ask the doctor to photocopy the notes taken&nbsp;during the appointment so they can be used in the case<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Keep receipts if medical service was paid for<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If injuries don\u2019t get better or get worse, keep&nbsp;going back to the doctor to document them<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\" id=\"pictures-and-videos\">Pictures and Videos<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>It is best to use a camera that puts a date on the images<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It could be a picture or recording of the injury caused to the body&nbsp;or property, or the place where the problem happened<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Take pictures from a few different angles of the&nbsp;area where the problem happened<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Take pictures of all the injuries (it is best if the person taking the&nbsp;pictures can come to court \/ tribunal)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ask any nearby stores or businesses if they have a security&nbsp;camera (do this quickly because some are destroyed within 24&nbsp;hours). Write a dated, signed letter asking them to save the tapes&nbsp;and explain why. Keep a copy of the letter for your records.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When would I need evidence? 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