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==Get help==
==Get help==


As a victim of abuse
===As a victim of abuse===
Children who would like to talk to someone can call the Helpline for Children. This confidential service operates at any time of the day or night.   
Children who would like to talk to someone can call the '''Helpline for Children'''. This confidential service operates at any time of the day or night.   
Toll-free: 310-1234
:Toll-free: 310-1234
If you or someone you know has been a victim of child abuse, there may be an organization in your community that can provide help and support. If you don’t know who to contact, call the 24-hour helpline at Victim Link BC.
 
Toll-free: 1-800-563-0808
If you or someone you know has been a victim of child abuse, there may be an organization in your community that can provide help and support. If you don’t know who to contact, call the 24-hour helpline at '''Victim Link BC'''.
Web: victimlinkbc.ca  
:Toll-free: 1-800-563-0808
With more information
:Web: [http://victimlinkbc.ca victimlinkbc.ca]
See the Ministry of Children and Family Development’s booklet “Responding to Child Welfare Concerns: Your Role in Knowing When and What to Report”.
 
Web: gov.bc.ca/mcfd
===With more information===
The Representative for Children and Youth advocates for and supports children and youth, seeking to protect their rights and make the child protection system more responsive.  
See the Ministry of Children and Family Development’s booklet “[http://www2.gov.bc.ca/assets/gov/public-safety-and-emergency-services/public-safety/protecting-children/childabusepreventionhandbook_generalpublicbooklet.pdf Responding to Child Welfare Concerns: Your Role in Knowing When and What to Report]”.
Toll-free: 1-800-476-3933
:Web: [https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/safety/public-safety/protecting-children gov.bc.ca/mcfd]
Web: rcybc.ca
 
The '''Representative for Children and Youth''' advocates for and supports children and youth, seeking to protect their rights and make the child protection system more responsive.  
:Toll-free: 1-800-476-3933
:Web: [http://www.rcybc.ca rcybc.ca]




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