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==Abuse and staying safe== | ==Abuse and staying safe== | ||
===Family violence=== | ===Family violence=== | ||
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Family violence is any kind of abusive behaviour used to get power and control over a family member. It can be intentional or unintentional. It can happen during a relationship or after it ends. | Family violence is any kind of abusive behaviour used to get power and control over a family member. It can be intentional or unintentional. It can happen during a relationship or after it ends. | ||
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If the family member does not follow the protection order, the police can help. They can arrest and charge the family member with a criminal offence. | If the family member does not follow the protection order, the police can help. They can arrest and charge the family member with a criminal offence. | ||
Dial-A-Law outlines [https://dialalaw.peopleslawschool.ca/family-violence/ key supports for those experiencing family violence]. As well, Legal Aid BC offers a factsheet series, [https://family.legalaid.bc.ca/publications/live-safe-end-abuse ''Live Safe, End Abuse'']. | Dial-A-Law outlines [https://dialalaw.peopleslawschool.ca/family-violence/ key supports for those experiencing family violence]. As well, Legal Aid BC offers a factsheet series, [https://family.legalaid.bc.ca/publications/live-safe-end-abuse ''Live Safe, End Abuse'']. | ||
===When children need protection=== | ===When children need protection=== | ||
