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	* '''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 crisis support, dial [https://victimlinkbc.ca/ VictimLINK] at 1-800-563-0808''' for confidential and multilingual service.
	* For more information, visit the [https://www.clicklaw.bc.ca/legal-topics/family/abuse-staying-safe Clicklaw website] for a list of websites and other assistance under the Family subtopic "Abuse & staying safe."		* For more information, visit the [https://www.clicklaw.bc.ca/legal-topics/family/abuse-staying-safe Clicklaw website] for a list of websites and other assistance under the Family subtopic "Abuse & staying safe."

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	===Resources===		===Resources===
	* E-book by Dr. Linda C. Neilson, ''[http://commentary.canlii.org/w/canlii/2017CanLIIDocs2 Responding to Domestic Violence in Family Law, Civil Protection & Child Protection Cases]'' (CanLII February 2017, updated March 2020)		* E-book by Dr. Linda C. Neilson, ''[http://commentary.canlii.org/w/canlii/2017CanLIIDocs2 Responding to Domestic Violence in Family Law, Civil Protection & Child Protection Cases]'' (CanLII February 2017, updated March 2020)
	* Legal Aid BC & YWCA, ''[https://~~www~~.~~clicklaw~~.bc.ca/~~resource~~/~~2231~~ Mothers Leaving Abusive Partners: Family Law Information]''		* Legal Aid BC & YWCA, ''[https://info.legalaid.bc.ca/resources/family-law/mothers-leaving-abusive-partners Mothers Leaving Abusive Partners: Family Law Information]''
	* Rise Women’s Legal Centre, ''[https://perma.cc/5ADM-E22W Are We Ready to Change? A Lawyer’s Guide to Keeping Women and Children Safe in BC’s Family Law System]''		* Rise Women’s Legal Centre, ''[https://perma.cc/5ADM-E22W Are We Ready to Change? A Lawyer’s Guide to Keeping Women and Children Safe in BC’s Family Law System]''
	* Rise Women’s Legal Centre, ''[https://perma.cc/UJN7-UJA8 Decolonizing Family Law Through Trauma-Informed Practices]''		* Rise Women’s Legal Centre, ''[https://perma.cc/UJN7-UJA8 Decolonizing Family Law Through Trauma-Informed Practices]''
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	* Battered Women's Support Services [https://www.bwss.org/ website] and crisis support line: 1-855-687-1868		* Battered Women's Support Services [https://www.bwss.org/ website] and crisis support line: 1-855-687-1868
	* Rise Women’s Legal Centre: 1-236-317-9000 or complete an appointment request at https://womenslegalcentre.ca/		* Rise Women’s Legal Centre: 1-236-317-9000 or complete an appointment request at https://womenslegalcentre.ca/
	* More legal advice, representation and advocacy services related to abuse and family violence on [https://www.clicklaw.bc.ca/helpmap/search?so=r&f=Abuse+%26+family+violence Clicklaw's HelpMap website]		* Rise Women's Legal Centre, ''[https://www.womenslegalcentre.ca/publications/seeking-a-peace-bond-bc Seeking a Peace Bond: A Guide]'' (available in 12 languages)
	* Rise Women's Legal Centre, ''[https://www.~~clicklaw.bc~~.ca/~~resource~~/~~5032~~ Seeking a Peace Bond: A Guide]'' (available in 12 languages)		* Dial-A-Law Script [https://dialalaw.peopleslawschool.ca/peace-bonds/ "Peace Bonds and Assault Charges"]
	* Dial-A-Law Script [https://~~www.clicklaw~~.bc.ca/~~resource~~/~~1317~~ "Peace Bonds and Assault Charges"]		* Ministry of Attorney General's Community Safety and Crime Prevention Branch and Legal Aid BC's booklet ''[https://info.legalaid.bc.ca/resources/family-law/your-protection For Your Protection: Peace Bonds and Family Law Protection Orders]''
	* Ministry of Attorney General's Community Safety and Crime Prevention Branch and Legal Aid BC's booklet [https://~~www~~.~~clicklaw~~.bc.ca/~~resource~~/~~1319 ''~~For Your Protection: Peace Bonds and Family Law Protection Orders'']		* [https://www.clicklaw.bc.ca/legal-topics/family/abuse-staying-safe Clicklaw's "Abuse & staying safe"] information page
	* [https://www.clicklaw.bc.ca/~~global~~/~~search?f=Abuse+%26+~~family~~+violence Clicklaw resources on~~ abuse ~~and family violence]~~		* Legal Aid BC's [https://info.legalaid.bc.ca/topic/abuse Intimate partner violence] information page
	* [https://www.clicklaw.bc.ca/global/search?k=child%20protection Clicklaw ~~resources on child protection~~]		* Legal Aid BC's Family Law website's information page [https://www.familylawinbc.ca/children/child-protection "Child protection"]
	* Legal Aid BC's [https://legalaid.bc.ca/~~publications/subject~~/~~4 publications on~~ abuse ~~and family~~ violence]		* Rise Women's Legal Centre, ''[https://www.womenslegalcentre.ca/publications/why-cant-everyone-just-get-along Why Can't Everyone Just Get Along?]''
	* Legal Aid BC's Family Law website's information page [https://~~clicklaw~~.bc.ca/~~resource~~/~~4642~~ "Child protection"]
	* Rise Women's Legal Centre, ''[https://www.~~clicklaw.bc~~.ca/~~resource~~/~~4886~~ Why Can't Everyone Just Get Along?]''
	* Justice Canada's ''[https://www.justice.gc.ca/eng/fl-df/help-aide/index.html HELP Toolkit: Identifying and Responding to Family Violence]''		* Justice Canada's ''[https://www.justice.gc.ca/eng/fl-df/help-aide/index.html HELP Toolkit: Identifying and Responding to Family Violence]''

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	* '''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 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 [https://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~~."		* For more information, visit the [https://www.clicklaw.bc.ca/legal-topics/family/abuse-staying-safe Clicklaw website] for a list of websites and other assistance under the Family subtopic "Abuse & staying safe."

	==Overview of the various laws around family violence==		==Overview of the various laws around family violence==

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	* '''For crisis support, dial [http://www.clicklaw.bc.ca/helpmap/service/1055 VictimLINK] at 1-800-563-0808''' for confidential and multilingual service.		* '''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 [https://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."		* For more information, visit the [https://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."
	* MyLawBC's abuse and family violence website is a [http://www.clicklaw.bc.ca/resource/4277 guided online tool] that asks you specific questions about your situation and gives you an action plan.
	The rest of this chapter talks about the various laws related to family violence. Reading it will take some time and focus.		The rest of this chapter talks about the various laws related to family violence. Reading it will take some time and focus.

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	===Resources===		===Resources===
	* E-book by Dr. Linda C. Neilson, ''[http://commentary.canlii.org/w/canlii/2017CanLIIDocs2 Responding to Domestic Violence in Family Law, Civil Protection & Child Protection Cases]'' (CanLII February 2017, updated March 2020)		* E-book by Dr. Linda C. Neilson, ''[http://commentary.canlii.org/w/canlii/2017CanLIIDocs2 Responding to Domestic Violence in Family Law, Civil Protection & Child Protection Cases]'' (CanLII February 2017, updated March 2020)
	* [https://www.clicklaw.bc.ca/resource/4277 MyLawBC Abuse & family violence pathway]
	* VictimLINK crisis support line: 1-800-563-0808		* VictimLINK crisis support line: 1-800-563-0808
	* Battered Women's Support Service crisis support line: 1-855-687-1868		* Battered Women's Support Service crisis support line: 1-855-687-1868
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	*[https://www.clicklaw.bc.ca/resource/1317 Dial-A-Law Script "Peace Bonds and Assault Charges"]		*[https://www.clicklaw.bc.ca/resource/1317 Dial-A-Law Script "Peace Bonds and Assault Charges"]
	*[https://www.clicklaw.bc.ca/resource/1319 Ministry of Attorney General's Community Safety and Crime Prevention Branch and Legal ~~Services Society~~'s booklet ''For Your Protection: Peace Bonds and Family Law Protection Orders'']		*[https://www.clicklaw.bc.ca/resource/1319 Ministry of Attorney General's Community Safety and Crime Prevention Branch and Legal Aid BC's booklet ''For Your Protection: Peace Bonds and Family Law Protection Orders'']
	*[https://www.clicklaw.bc.ca/global/search?f=Abuse+%26+family+violence Clicklaw resources on abuse and family violence]		*[https://www.clicklaw.bc.ca/global/search?f=Abuse+%26+family+violence Clicklaw resources on abuse and family violence]
	*[https://www.clicklaw.bc.ca/global/search?k=child%20protection Clicklaw resources on child protection]		*[https://www.clicklaw.bc.ca/global/search?k=child%20protection Clicklaw resources on child protection]

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	~~This chapter covers the laws and legal tools used to address family violence. Because family violence is not only a ''family law'' topic, the chapter discusses overlapping areas of law, including:~~
	* the ''[[Family Violence and the Family Law Act\|Family Law Act]]'' and its treatment of family violence,
	* [[Family Violence and Child Protection\|child protection]] issues,
	* family violence in the [[Family Violence and the Criminal Code \|context of Canada's ''Criminal Code'']], with information for victims of crime and those accused, and
	* [[Suing for Family Violence in a Family Law Claim\|civil claims]] and the ''law of torts'' which are designed to make wrongdoers pay compensation for the losses they have suffered.

	~~<span style="color:#D2691E">'''Important changes'''</span> <br />~~
	~~Look for explanations under this heading to read about recent changes to family law affecting the information provided in this section.~~

	==If you are in danger==		==If you are in danger==
	If your physical safety is in immediate danger, start here first:		If your physical safety is in immediate danger, start here first:

	* '''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 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 [https://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."
	For more information, visit the [https://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." ~~You can also visit~~ MyLawBC's abuse and family violence website is a [http://www.clicklaw.bc.ca/resource/4277 guided online tool] that asks you specific questions about your situation and gives you an action plan.		* MyLawBC's abuse and family violence website is a [http://www.clicklaw.bc.ca/resource/4277 guided online tool] that asks you specific questions about your situation and gives you an action plan.

	The rest of this chapter talks about the various laws related to family violence. Reading it will take some time and focus.		The rest of this chapter talks about the various laws related to family violence. Reading it will take some time and focus.

	==Overview of the various laws around family violence==		==Overview of the various laws around family violence==
			This chapter covers laws and legal mechanisms used to address family violence. Because family violence is not only a ''family law'' topic, the chapter discusses overlapping areas of law, including:
	~~Family~~ violence is ~~addressed in~~ a ~~number~~ of ~~different ways. The provincial~~ ''Family Law Act'' ~~talks about~~ family violence ~~in the context of parenting after separation~~ and ~~personal~~ protection ~~orders. The provincial ''Child~~, ~~Family and Community Service Act'' talks about~~ family violence in the context of ~~child protection. The federal~~ ''Criminal Code'' ~~talks about family violence in terms~~ of ~~behaviours that are criminal in nature~~ and ~~remedies~~, ~~such as undertakings~~ and ~~peace bonds, that can be used to protect people from family violence. The~~ civil law ~~addresses the consequences~~ of ~~family violence in terms of damages that can be awarded~~ to ~~people who~~ have suffered ~~family violence~~.		* the ''[[Family Violence and the Family Law Act\|Family Law Act]]'' and its treatment of family violence,
			* [[Family Violence and Child Protection\|child protection]] issues,
			* family violence in the [[Family Violence and the Criminal Code \|context of Canada's ''Criminal Code'']], with information for victims of crime and those accused, and
			* [[Suing for Family Violence in a Family Law Claim\|civil claims]] and the ''law of torts'' which are designed to make wrongdoers pay compensation to plaintiffs for the losses they have suffered.

	===The ''Family Law Act''===		===The ''Family Law Act''===
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	The ''Family Law Act'' defines family violence and provides mechanisms for dealing with it, such as ''family law protection orders''.		The ''Family Law Act'' defines family violence and provides mechanisms for dealing with it, such as ''family law protection orders''.

	Note that the ''Family Law Act'' has taken proactive measures against family violence. It is now mandatory for family law professionals to assess the potential for family violence and react accordingly. The ''Family Law Act'' requires all family dispute resolution professionals (lawyers, family justice counselors, mediators, etc.) to watch for warning signs of family violence in relationships. Where warning signs are present, legal professionals try not only to determine ''safety risks'' but also the degree to which family violence might be impairing the abused party's ability to speak for themselves, advocate for their interests, and negotiate a fair agreement.		Note that the ''Family Law Act'' has taken proactive measures against family violence. It is now mandatory for family law professionals to assess the potential for family violence and react accordingly. The ''Family Law Act'' requires all family dispute resolution professionals (lawyers, family justice counselors, mediators, etc.) to watch for warning signs of family violence in relationships. Where warning signs are present, legal professionals try not only to determine ''safety risks'' but also the degree to which family violence might be impairing the abused party's ability to speak for themselves, advocate for their interests, and negotiate a fair agreement.

	<span style="color:#D2691E">'''Important changes'''</span> <br />		<span style="color:#D2691E">'''Important changes'''</span> <br />
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	===Child protection===		===Child protection===

	Where children are at risk, the provincial government's ministry responsible for protecting children may become involved. The involvement of the Ministry of Children & Family Development and the authority of the ''[http://canlii.ca/t/84dv Child, Family and Community Service Act]]'' RSBC 1996, c 46, may influence your family law proceeding dramatically. This chapter takes a <span class="noglossary">brief</span> look at some child protection issues, what happens when a report is made, and when children may be placed in the care of the ministry.		Where children are at risk, the provincial government's ministry responsible for protecting children may become involved. The involvement of the Ministry of Children & Family Development and the authority of the ''[http://canlii.ca/t/84dv Child, Family and Community Service Act]]'' RSBC 1996, c 46, may influence your family law proceeding dramatically. This chapter takes a <span class="noglossary">brief</span> look at some child protection issues, what happens when a report is made, and when children may be placed in the care of the ministry.

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	Civil law is a broad area of law, and it includes the ''law of torts'', better known as personal injury law. People who assault others can be sued for the damages they caused. If you were assaulted by someone outside of a family relationship, you might pursue your ''cause of action'' in a lawsuit for assault.		Civil law is a broad area of law, and it includes the ''law of torts'', better known as personal injury law. People who assault others can be sued for the damages they caused. If you were assaulted by someone outside of a family relationship, you might pursue your ''cause of action'' in a lawsuit for assault.

	Where the abuser and victim are ex-partners, however, and a family law proceeding has already been started, it is more common to see the cause of action become part of a ''[[Form F3 Notice of Family Claim\|Notice of Family Claim]]''.		Where the abuser and victim are ex-partners, however, and a family law proceeding has already been started, it is more common to see the cause of action become part of a ''[[Form F3 Notice of Family Claim\|Notice of Family Claim]]'' in BC Supreme Court.

	==Resources and links==		==Resources and links==
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	===Resources===		===Resources===
	* E-book by Dr. Linda C. Neilson, ''[http://commentary.canlii.org/w/canlii/2017CanLIIDocs2 Responding to Domestic Violence in Family Law, Civil Protection & Child Protection Cases]'' (CanLII February 2017)		* E-book by Dr. Linda C. Neilson, ''[http://commentary.canlii.org/w/canlii/2017CanLIIDocs2 Responding to Domestic Violence in Family Law, Civil Protection & Child Protection Cases]'' (CanLII February 2017, updated March 2020)
			* [https://www.clicklaw.bc.ca/resource/4277 MyLawBC Abuse & family violence pathway]
			* VictimLINK crisis support line: 1-800-563-0808
			* Battered Women's Support Service crisis support line: 1-855-687-1868

	===Links===		===Links===

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	*[https://www.clicklaw.bc.ca/global/search?f=Abuse+%26+family+violence Clicklaw resources on abuse and family violence]		*[https://www.clicklaw.bc.ca/global/search?f=Abuse+%26+family+violence Clicklaw resources on abuse and family violence]
	*[https://www.clicklaw.bc.ca/global/search?k=child%20protection Clicklaw resources on child protection]		*[https://www.clicklaw.bc.ca/global/search?k=child%20protection Clicklaw resources on child protection]
	*[https://~~www.lss~~.bc.ca/publications/subject~~.php?sub=~~4 Legal ~~Services Society~~'s publications on abuse and family violence]		*[https://legalaid.bc.ca/publications/subject/4 Legal Aid BC's publications on abuse and family violence]
	*[https://clicklaw.bc.ca/resource/4642 Legal ~~Services Society~~'s Family Law website's information page "Child protection"]		*[https://clicklaw.bc.ca/resource/4642 Legal Aid BC's Family Law website's information page "Child protection"]

	{{REVIEWED \| reviewer = [[~~Fiona Beveridge]] and [[Samantha Simpson~~]], ~~April 30~~, ~~2019~~}}		{{REVIEWED \| reviewer = [[JP Boyd]], March 6, 2021}}

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	==If you are in danger==		==If you are in danger==
	If your physical safety is in immediate danger, start here first:		If your physical safety is in immediate danger, start here first:

	* '''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 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 [https://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."
	* MyLawBC's abuse and family violence website is a [http://www.clicklaw.bc.ca/resource/4277 guided online tool] that asks you specific questions about your situation and gives you an action plan.		For more information, visit the [https://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." You can also visit MyLawBC's abuse and family violence website is a [http://www.clicklaw.bc.ca/resource/4277 guided online tool] that asks you specific questions about your situation and gives you an action plan.

	The rest of this chapter talks about the various laws related to family violence. Reading it will take some time and focus.		The rest of this chapter talks about the various laws related to family violence. Reading it will take some time and focus.

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			This chapter covers the laws and legal tools used to address family violence. Because family violence is not only a ''family law'' topic, the chapter discusses overlapping areas of law, including:
			* the ''[[Family Violence and the Family Law Act\|Family Law Act]]'' and its treatment of family violence,
			* [[Family Violence and Child Protection\|child protection]] issues,
			* family violence in the [[Family Violence and the Criminal Code \|context of Canada's ''Criminal Code'']], with information for victims of crime and those accused, and
			* [[Suing for Family Violence in a Family Law Claim\|civil claims]] and the ''law of torts'' which are designed to make wrongdoers pay compensation for the losses they have suffered.

	<span style="color:#D2691E">'''Important changes'''</span> <br />		<span style="color:#D2691E">'''Important changes'''</span> <br />
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	==Overview of the various laws around family violence==		==Overview of the various laws around family violence==
	~~This chapter covers laws and legal mechanisms used to address family violence. Because family~~ violence is ~~not only~~ a ''~~family law~~'' ~~topic,~~ the ~~chapter discusses overlapping areas~~ of ~~law, including:~~
	* the ''[[Family ~~Violence~~ and ~~the Family Law~~ Act~~\|Family Law Act]]~~'' ~~and its treatment of family violence,~~		Family violence is addressed in a number of different ways. The provincial ''Family Law Act'' talks about family violence in the context of parenting after separation and personal protection orders. The provincial ''Child, Family and Community Service Act'' talks about family violence in the context of child protection. The federal ''Criminal Code'' talks about family violence in terms of behaviours that are criminal in nature and remedies, such as undertakings and peace bonds, that can be used to protect people from family violence. The civil law addresses the consequences of family violence in terms of damages that can be awarded to people who have suffered family violence.
	* [[Family Violence and Child Protection\|child protection]] issues,
	* family violence in the ~~[[Family Violence and the Criminal Code \|~~context of ~~Canada's~~ ''Criminal Code''~~]], with information for victims~~ of ~~crime~~ and ~~those accused~~, and
	* [[Suing for Family Violence in a Family Law Claim\|civil ~~claims]] and~~ the ~~''law~~ of ~~torts'' which are designed~~ to ~~make wrongdoers pay compensation to plaintiffs for the losses they~~ have suffered.

	===The ''Family Law Act''===		===The ''Family Law Act''===
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	Note that the ''Family Law Act'' has taken proactive measures against family violence. It is now mandatory for family law professionals to assess the potential for family violence and react accordingly. The ''Family Law Act'' requires all family dispute resolution professionals (lawyers, family justice counselors, mediators, etc.) to watch for warning signs of family violence in relationships. Where warning signs are present, legal professionals try not only to determine ''safety risks'' but also the degree to which family violence might be impairing the abused party's ability to speak for themselves, advocate for their interests, and negotiate a fair agreement.		Note that the ''Family Law Act'' has taken proactive measures against family violence. It is now mandatory for family law professionals to assess the potential for family violence and react accordingly. The ''Family Law Act'' requires all family dispute resolution professionals (lawyers, family justice counselors, mediators, etc.) to watch for warning signs of family violence in relationships. Where warning signs are present, legal professionals try not only to determine ''safety risks'' but also the degree to which family violence might be impairing the abused party's ability to speak for themselves, advocate for their interests, and negotiate a fair agreement.

			<span style="color:#D2691E">'''Important changes'''</span> <br />
			The ''Family Law Act'' and, as a result of recent changes, the ''Divorce Act'' both require the court to consider the impact of coercive control and family violence when making decisions about children.

	===Child protection===		===Child protection===

	Where children are at risk, the provincial government's ministry responsible for protecting children may become involved. The involvement of the Ministry of Children & Family Development and the authority of the ''[http://canlii.ca/t/84dv Child, Family and Community Service Act]]'' RSBC 1996, c 46, may influence your family law proceeding dramatically. This chapter takes a <span class="noglossary">brief</span> look at some child protection issues, what happens when a report is made, and when children may be placed in the care of the ministry.		Where children are at risk, the provincial government's ministry responsible for protecting children may become involved. The involvement of the Ministry of Children & Family Development and the authority of the ''[http://canlii.ca/t/84dv Child, Family and Community Service Act]]'' RSBC 1996, c 46, may influence your family law proceeding dramatically. This chapter takes a <span class="noglossary">brief</span> look at some child protection issues, what happens when a report is made, and when children may be placed in the care of the ministry.

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			<span style="color:#D2691E">'''Important changes'''</span> <br />
			Look for explanations under this heading to read about recent changes to family law affecting the information provided in this section.

	==If you are in danger==		==If you are in danger==

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	*[https://www.clicklaw.bc.ca/resource/1317 ~~Canadian Bar Association BC Branch:~~ Script ~~on applying for a peace bond~~ and ~~filing assault charges~~]		*[https://www.clicklaw.bc.ca/resource/1317 Dial-A-Law Script "Peace Bonds and Assault Charges"]
	*[https://www.clicklaw.bc.ca/resource/1319 Community Safety and Crime Prevention Branch and Legal Services Society: Peace ~~bonds~~ and ~~family law protection orders~~]		*[https://www.clicklaw.bc.ca/resource/1319 Ministry of Attorney General's Community Safety and Crime Prevention Branch and Legal Services Society's booklet ''For Your Protection: Peace Bonds and Family Law Protection Orders'']
	*[https://www.clicklaw.bc.ca/global/search?f=Abuse+%26+family+violence Clicklaw resources ~~for~~ abuse and family violence]		*[https://www.clicklaw.bc.ca/global/search?f=Abuse+%26+family+violence Clicklaw resources on abuse and family violence]
	*[https://www.clicklaw.bc.ca/global/search?k=child%20protection Clicklaw resources ~~for~~ child protection]		*[https://www.clicklaw.bc.ca/global/search?k=child%20protection Clicklaw resources on child protection]
	*[https://www.lss.bc.ca/publications/subject.php?sub=4 Legal Services Society publications on abuse and family violence]		*[https://www.lss.bc.ca/publications/subject.php?sub=4 Legal Services Society's publications on abuse and family violence]
	*[https://clicklaw.bc.ca/resource/4642 Legal Services Society's Family Law website's information page ~~on child~~ protection]		*[https://clicklaw.bc.ca/resource/4642 Legal Services Society's Family Law website's information page "Child protection"]

	{{REVIEWED \| reviewer = [[Fiona Beveridge]] and [[Samantha Simpson]], April 30, 2019}}		{{REVIEWED \| reviewer = [[Fiona Beveridge]] and [[Samantha Simpson]], April 30, 2019}}