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==Get help== | ==Get help== | ||
As a victim of abuse | ===As a victim of abuse=== | ||
Children who would like to talk to someone can call the Helpline for Children. This confidential service operates at any time of the day or night. | Children who would like to talk to someone can call the '''Helpline for Children'''. This confidential service operates at any time of the day or night. | ||
Toll-free: 310-1234 | :Toll-free: 310-1234 | ||
If you or someone you know has been a victim of child abuse, there may be an organization in your community that can provide help and support. If you don’t know who to contact, call the 24-hour helpline at Victim Link BC. | |||
Toll-free: 1-800-563-0808 | If you or someone you know has been a victim of child abuse, there may be an organization in your community that can provide help and support. If you don’t know who to contact, call the 24-hour helpline at '''Victim Link BC'''. | ||
Web: victimlinkbc.ca | :Toll-free: 1-800-563-0808 | ||
With more information | :Web: [http://victimlinkbc.ca victimlinkbc.ca] | ||
See the Ministry of Children and Family Development’s booklet | |||
Web: gov.bc.ca/mcfd | ===With more information=== | ||
The Representative for Children and Youth advocates for and supports children and youth, seeking to protect their rights and make the child protection system more responsive. | See the Ministry of Children and Family Development’s booklet “[http://www2.gov.bc.ca/assets/gov/public-safety-and-emergency-services/public-safety/protecting-children/childabusepreventionhandbook_generalpublicbooklet.pdf Responding to Child Welfare Concerns: Your Role in Knowing When and What to Report]”. | ||
Toll-free: 1-800-476-3933 | :Web: [https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/safety/public-safety/protecting-children gov.bc.ca/mcfd] | ||
Web: rcybc.ca | |||
The '''Representative for Children and Youth''' advocates for and supports children and youth, seeking to protect their rights and make the child protection system more responsive. | |||
:Toll-free: 1-800-476-3933 | |||
:Web: [http://www.rcybc.ca rcybc.ca] | |||
