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It's important that you call the police right away, or at least fairly soon after the violence. The police will sometimes refuse to take <span class="noglossary">action</span> against an abuser on the ground that the complaint was made out of malice or a desire for revenge because of the breakdown of the relationship. | It's important that you call the police right away, or at least fairly soon after the violence. The police will sometimes refuse to take <span class="noglossary">action</span> against an abuser on the ground that the complaint was made out of malice or a desire for revenge because of the breakdown of the relationship. | ||
You should tell the police — and perhaps crown counsel — about all of your concerns with the abuser, whether they're about yourself or your children. You should also tell the police about past incidents of family violence, and whether the abuser has ever been arrested for similar problems in the past. You will want your concerns addressed in the recognizance on which your partner will be released from custody. Among other things, the court can require that the abuser: | You should tell the police — and perhaps crown counsel — about all of your concerns with the abuser, whether they're about yourself or your children. You should also tell the police about past incidents of family violence, and whether the abuser has ever been arrested for similar problems in the past. You will want your concerns addressed in the recognizance on which your partner will be released from <span class="noglossary">custody</span>. Among other things, the court can require that the abuser: | ||
*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, | ||
*not contact you or the children, directly or indirectly, and | *not <span class="noglossary">contact</span> you or the children, directly or indirectly, and | ||
*fulfil any other condition that may be necessary for the safety of you and your children. | *fulfil any other condition that may be necessary for the safety of you and your children. | ||