2,443
edits
Difference between revisions of "Family Violence"
Jump to navigation
Jump to search
m
→Counselling resources and safe houses
Gayla Reid (talk | contribs) |
Gayla Reid (talk | contribs) |
||
| Line 75: | Line 75: | ||
If the abuser doesn't follow the terms of his or her recognizance, call the police. They won't be aware that there's a further problem unless you let them know. | If the abuser doesn't follow the terms of his or her recognizance, call the police. They won't be aware that there's a further problem unless you let them know. | ||
==== | ====Call VictimLink==== | ||
Sometimes calling the police isn't enough. Sometimes you may need counselling to help you cope with the violence, and, 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. Sometimes you may need counselling to help you cope with the violence, and, in particularly bad situations, you may need a safe place to stay with your children until the criminal proceeding can be dealt with. | ||
| Line 81: | Line 81: | ||
Call 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. VictimLink BC provides information and referrals to victim support workers who can help you deal with the effects of family violence. VictimLink BC is available free to people across BC and Yukon 24 hours a day, seven days a week. | Call 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. VictimLink BC provides information and referrals to victim support workers who can help you deal with the effects of family violence. VictimLink BC is available free to people across BC and Yukon 24 hours a day, seven days a week. | ||
You may feel that you | You may feel that you need to leave the family home, or you may want to develop a safety plan in case your spouse becomes violent again. A victim support worker can help you develop a safety plan or find a safe place to stay. Again, call VictimLink BC and ask to speak with a victim support worker. | ||
====Reconciliation==== | ====Reconciliation==== | ||