At
this point I would just like to get some information about family
violence. Where can I go? Places
where you will find more information about family violence and your
options include:
- Local
police, RCMP detachment, shelter, victims services unit.
- Office
for the Prevention of Family Violence which has many resources,
also in other languages. Call 310-0000 (toll free) and ask for
422-5916.
- Community
Service Referral Line. In Edmonton, call 780-482-4636. In Calgary,
call 403-268-4636.
- VIOLET
- www.violetnet.org
(resources for victims of domestic violence)
- RoseNet
- www.rosenet-ca.org
(resources for abused immigrant women)
- OakNet
- www.oak-net.org
(resources for abused older adults)
- Phone
directory under Community Resources. Look under Crisis/Distress
Lines, Family Violence and Shelters.
WARNING:
The contents of these FAQs are intended as general legal information
only.
If
you have a personal problem, please consult a lawyer.
July 2003
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