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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 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 spouse 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. | ||
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You must speak to crown counsel if you want to get back together with your spouse, or if you want to <span class="noglossary">contact</span> him or her, or stop the criminal process. You cannot change the terms of your spouse's recognizance or drop the charges yourself. Only crown counsel can do that. If you <span class="noglossary">contact</span> your partner, you could be making matters worse since you'll be inviting him or her to break the terms of the recognizance, which might result in further criminal charges against your spouse. | You must speak to crown counsel if you want to get back together with your spouse, or if you want to <span class="noglossary">contact</span> him or her, or stop the criminal process. You cannot change the terms of your spouse's recognizance or drop the charges yourself. Only crown counsel can do that. If you <span class="noglossary">contact</span> your partner, you could be making matters worse since you'll be inviting him or her to break the terms of the recognizance, which might result in further criminal charges against your spouse. | ||