Difference between revisions of "Family Violence"

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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 your partner 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 your partner 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 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.  
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:
 
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,

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