The Center for Legal Assistance to Pollution Victims or CLAPV () at the China University of Political Science and Law is a legal-aid office, training center, and one of the most effective environmental groups in China. CLAPV was established in October 1998 by Professor Wang Canfa. It was approved by China University of Political Science & Law and registered with the Chinese Judicial Ministry. According to Professor Wangcafa, "China has many laws and regulations regarding the environment, but the situation just gets worse, because they are often not implemented." Goals of CLAPV include promoting "enforcement of environmental law," and to "tell the public how to respond when your rights are violated." CLAPV had answered more than 10,000 calls for assistance to its hotline and pursued over 100 cases, some with as many as 1,700 plaintiffs. References External links CLAPV official website, accessed 27 February 2013 CLAPV official website, English page, accessed 27 February 2013 China University of Political Science and Law Environmental law in China Environmental organizations based in China Legal aid Organizations established in 1998 Pollution in China