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I am really worried about my sister. I have suspected for some time that her husband abuses her. I have been trying to speak to her for the last week but her husband says she is too busy. When I went to her house today her husband would not let me in and I am sure I heard my sister crying. Is there anything I can do?

Yes. You can go to the police and tell them what you know. The Protection Against Family Violence Act allows the police to apply to a judge for a warrant permitting entry to a place where a family member may have been subject to family violence. You can also apply for an emergency protection order for your sister.

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December 2006

see also:

• National: Family Violence

Other Family-Related FAQs:

• Adoption Records in Alberta
• Family Law Act
• Marriage

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