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Family Violence and the Criminal Code (view source)
Revision as of 18:19, 3 July 2019
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You should tell the police — and perhaps crown counsel — about all of your concerns with your partner, whether they're about yourself or your children. You should also tell the police about past incidents of family violence, and whether your partner has ever been arrested for similar problems in the past. If your partner is taken into <span class="noglossary">custody</span>, you will want your concerns addressed in the recognizance on which your partner will be released. Among other things, the court can require that your partner: | You should tell the police — and perhaps crown counsel — about all of your concerns with your partner, whether they're about yourself or your children. You should also tell the police about past incidents of family violence, and whether your partner has ever been arrested for similar problems in the past. If your partner is taken into <span class="noglossary">custody</span>, you will want your concerns addressed in the recognizance on which your partner will be released. Among other things, the court can require that your partner: | ||
*not go to your home, school or workplace, | *not go to your home, school, or workplace, | ||
*not go to your children's school or daycare, | *not go to your children's school or daycare, | ||
*not come within a certain distance of your home, | *not come within a certain distance of your home, | ||
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Sometimes calling the police isn't enough and you may need counselling to help you cope with the violence. In particularly bad situations you may need a safe place to stay with your children until the criminal proceeding can be dealt with. | Sometimes calling the police isn't enough and you may need counselling to help you cope with the violence. In particularly bad situations you may need a safe place to stay with your children until the criminal proceeding can be dealt with. | ||
Call [http://www.clicklaw.bc.ca/helpmap/service/1055 VictimLink BC] at 1-800-563-0808 for assistance. VictimLink BC is a province-wide telephone help line for victims of family violence, and all other crimes | Call [http://www.clicklaw.bc.ca/helpmap/service/1055 VictimLink BC] at 1-800-563-0808 for assistance. VictimLink BC is a province-wide telephone help line for victims of family violence, and all other crimes at VictimLink BC, a support worker can provide information and referrals to help you deal with the effects of family violence, and arrange for crisis support counselling. VictimLink BC is available free to people across BC and Yukon 24 hours a day, seven days a week. | ||
You may feel that you need to leave the family home, or you may want to develop a safety plan in case your partner becomes violent again. A victim support worker can help you develop a safety plan or find a place to stay. Again, call VictimLink BC and ask to speak with a victim support worker. | You may feel that you need to leave the family home, or you may want to develop a safety plan in case your partner becomes violent again. A victim support worker can help you develop a safety plan or find a place to stay. Again, call VictimLink BC and ask to speak with a victim support worker. | ||