==If you are a victim of family violence==

This chapter discusses the laws around family violence. If your safety is threatened, however, you may need immediate help:

* For crisis support, dial [http://www.clicklaw.bc.ca/helpmap/service/1055 VictimLINK] at 1-800-563-0808 for confidential and multilingual service.

* For more information visit the [http://www.clicklaw.bc.ca/global/search?f=Abuse+%26+family+violence Clicklaw website] (www.clicklaw.bc.ca) for a list of websites and other assistance under the heading "Your safety".

* The MyLawBC website has an [http://www.clicklaw.bc.ca/resource/4277 up-to-date tool] that answers question about abuse and family violence and can give you an action plan.

==Introduction==

Family violence includes physical and sexual forms of abuse, but it also includes harmful behaviour such as threats, harassment, emotional abuse and even acts that harm someone's financial autonomy.