Relationship Status/History? Married, Common-Law, Boyfriend/Girlfriend
Family Relation? Father/Mother, Uncle/Auntie, Grandparents, Cousins, Other
Physical vs. Emotional abuse?
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Do I know someone who may be a victim? / How do I know if someone may be a victim?
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AM I A VICTIM?
IF YES
Are the children involved? / Are my children at risk?
Are my children considered victims?
Can my partner or partner’s family see our children?
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How do I get full custody?
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YOUTH:
If I am youth, will I have to tell my parents?
Do I have to go to Youth Court?
Parents: How can I support my son/daughter?
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LIVING SITUATIONS:
RENTALS
If I am unsafe, how do I move out?
Do I have to leave?
Can I get out of my lease?
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Who will pay rent/bills?
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What happens If my property was damaged? Who will pay?
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CAN I GIVE ANONYMOUS REFERRALS?
ADULT or YOUTH
If youth, will FSR call Child Services?
Family
Friend
Neighbour / Acquaintance
REPORTING A CRIME VS. LAYING A CHARGE
Do I need a lawyer?
Do I have to talk to his/her lawyer?
If I talk to someone, will you contact the police?
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Can I talk to someone without pressing charges?
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If I talk to someone, do I have to give my information?
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How do I press charges?
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How do I get the charges dropped?
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How do I get a restraining order?
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Do I have to go to court?
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Can I get a transcript from court?
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How long will the charges take to get through the court system?
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How long are the conditions in place for? / How do I get the conditions dropped?
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Will my partner go to jail?
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What’s a non-contact assessment? *Steps and Processes*
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INCOME SITUATION:
How do I contact Victims Compensation?
How do I get assistance if I have no income?
CANADIAN CITIZEN vs. IMMIGRANT
Can I get an language interpreter?
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- FSR has access to CanTalk Language Services
- FSR has access to the Cultural Unit at RPS
Will my immigration status be affected?
Will I be deported?
What does it mean
Peace Bond
Restitution
Undertakings
Conditions of No Contact
Domestic Conflict (Family vs. Spouse)
“The Crown”
Victims Compensation
Charges (Different types of charges)
Conditional Sentence
Parole/Probation
Absolute/Conditional Discharge
Charge/Conviction
Amendment (Federal vs. Provincial)
Criminal Court vs. Family Court
“To Be Spoken To” (different meanings)
Adjourned
Remand
Victim
Domestic Violence
Subpoena
Victims Compensation
Income Assistance
Peace Bond
Court of Queen’s Bench
Indictable vs. Summary
Appeal
Youth Court
Court Appointed Council