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==If you are a victim of family violence== | ==If you are a victim of family violence== | ||
This chapter discusses the laws around family violence. | This chapter discusses the laws around family violence. If your safety is threatened, however, you may need immediate help: | ||
* If you are in immediate danger, call 911. | * If you are in immediate danger, call 911. | ||
* | * For crisis support, dial [http://www.clicklaw.bc.ca/helpmap/service/1055 VictimLINK] at 1-800-563-0808 for confidential and multilingual service. | ||
* For more information visit the [http://www.clicklaw.bc.ca/global/search?f=Abuse+%26+family+violence Clicklaw website] (www.clicklaw.bc.ca) for a list of websites and other assistance. | * For more information visit the [http://www.clicklaw.bc.ca/global/search?f=Abuse+%26+family+violence Clicklaw website] (www.clicklaw.bc.ca) for a list of websites and other assistance under the heading "Your safety". | ||
* The MyLawBC website has an [http://www.clicklaw.bc.ca/resource/4277 up-to-date tool] that answers question about abuse and family violence and can give you an action plan. | * The MyLawBC website has an [http://www.clicklaw.bc.ca/resource/4277 up-to-date tool] that answers question about abuse and family violence and can give you an action plan. | ||
==Introduction== | ==Introduction== | ||
