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Information pertaining to family violence can be found at [https://www.justice.gc.ca/eng/cj-jp/fv-vf/about-apropos.html About Family Violence - justice.gc.ca] and information pertaining specifically to intimate partner violence can be found at [https://women-gender-equality.canada.ca/en/gender-based-violence/intimate-partner-violence.html#law Intimate partner violence - Women and Gender Equality Canada]. | Information pertaining to family violence can be found at [https://www.justice.gc.ca/eng/cj-jp/fv-vf/about-apropos.html About Family Violence - justice.gc.ca] and information pertaining specifically to intimate partner violence can be found at [https://women-gender-equality.canada.ca/en/gender-based-violence/intimate-partner-violence.html#law Intimate partner violence - Women and Gender Equality Canada]. | ||
== A. BC Government Policy == | == A. BC Government Policy == | ||
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Police should also refer all victims to victim services and arrange safe transportation to transition homes or safe shelters. In power-based crimes, such as sexual assault, police will refer victims to a community-based victim services worker or program if the program exists in the community. Please see the Victim Services Directory referred to in this chapter for a list of programs in British Columbia. | Police should also refer all victims to victim services and arrange safe transportation to transition homes or safe shelters. In power-based crimes, such as sexual assault, police will refer victims to a community-based victim services worker or program if the program exists in the community. Please see the Victim Services Directory referred to in this chapter for a list of programs in British Columbia. | ||
=== 2. Requirements of Offender Diversion === | === 2. Requirements of Offender Diversion === | ||
