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==If you are a victim of family violence==
* '''If you are in immediate danger, call 911.'''
* '''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 's abuse and family violence website has an is a [http://www.clicklaw.bc.ca/resource/4277 up-to-date guided online tool] that answers question asks you specific questions about abuse your situation and family violence and can give gives you an action plan.The rest of this chapter talks about the various laws related to family violence, however reading it will take some time and focus.
==Overview of the various laws around family violence==