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==If you are a victim of family violence== | ==If you are a victim of family violence== | ||
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 [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". | * 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". | ||
* | * 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, however reading it will take some time and focus. | |||
==Overview of the various laws around family violence== | ==Overview of the various laws around family violence== | ||