33rd Annual Crime Prevention Guide - 33e Guide annuel de la prévention du crime 76 You are responsible for the safety of your children. If you or your partner is struggling to be a good parent, but you think you could do better, ask for help. You might want to make a list of places where you can ask for help. The list below can help you find people or groups that might be able to help you with information, support or emergency assistance. These numbers or links may change. Remember to keep them up-to-date. Child protection services For more information about the child protection laws in your province or territory, see Child Protection Services in Canada on the Department of Justice site for children and youth at http://familyviolencehurts.gc.ca. Your local child protection services office can also give you information about laws in your province or territory. Global Affairs Canada For more information about parental child abduction, visit the Global Affairs Canada website at https://travel.gc.ca. Look under “Publications” for a booklet called “International Child Abduction: A Guidebook for Left-Behind Parents”. Department of Justice Canada Provides links to information about the law in Canada: http://canada.justice.gc.ca/eng/index.htm. Provides information for kids on family violence and the law in Canada: http://familyviolencehurts.gc.ca. Help lines for children and parents May be able to provide information and refer you to the appropriate services for children. For example, see www.KidsHelpPhone.ca. Legal services Legal help may be available from a lawyer or a legal aid office. Contact a lawyer referral service, a legal aid officer or a public legal education and information association to find out where you can get legal help and if you can get help free of charge. Medical services Your local hospital, doctor, nurse, health clinic or medical help line may be able to help you with your child’s medical or health needs. Multicultural and immigrant serving organizations May be able to give you information and refer you to helpful services. See also, the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada Directory of Newcomer Services at: http://www. servicesfornewcomers.cic.gc.ca/. Police Many police officers are trained to respond to child abuse. The police can help you assess a child’s safety and take action against someone committing a crime in non-emergency situations. Check the first few pages of your telephone book for the phone number. Call 9-1-1 in an emergency. Provincial and territorial youth advocates Most of the provinces and territories have created independent children’s commissioners, advocates or ombudspersons. New Brunswick Child and Youth Advocate http://www.cyanb.ca/en WHO CAN HELP?
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