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===Helpline for Children=== | ===Helpline for Children=== | ||
The Helpline for Children is '''310-1234''', free from anywhere in BC. A child or youth can call the Helpline for Children if they are being abused or mistreated at home, at school, in the playground, or anywhere else. | The Helpline for Children is '''310-1234''', free from anywhere in BC. A child or <span class="noglossary">youth</span> can call the Helpline for Children if they are being abused or mistreated at home, at school, in the playground, or anywhere else. | ||
If you know a family where a child or youth is being hurt, or if you are afraid you may hurt a child, call the Helpline. Your call is confidential. | If you know a family where a child or <span class="noglossary">youth</span> is being hurt, or if you are afraid you may hurt a child, call the Helpline. Your call is confidential. | ||
===Youth against Violence Line === | ===<span class="noglossary">Youth</span> against Violence Line === | ||
The Youth Against Violence Line is '''1-800-680-4264''', free from anywhere in BC. It is a province-wide service that provides 24/7 confidential help to young people who are affected by youth violence or crime. | The <span class="noglossary">Youth</span> Against Violence Line is '''1-800-680-4264''', free from anywhere in BC. It is a province-wide service that provides 24/7 confidential help to young people who are affected by <span class="noglossary">youth</span> violence or crime. | ||
Youth who are worried about their safety, or who want to report a crime without giving their name, can call this line too. | <span class="noglossary">Youth</span> who are worried about their safety, or who want to report a crime without giving their name, can call this line too. | ||
Parents and members of the community can also call this line for help and information. | Parents and members of the community can also call this line for help and information. | ||