Police: Has someone threatened you to keep you from going to court? If so, the police can arrest that person for obstructing justice.
Victims Assistance: If you have been threatened, these programs can have someone come with you to court. The RCMP and other police services can connect you to Victims Assistance.
Family Law Information Centre (FLIC): It provides information about getting Emergency Protection Orders or other court orders to protect you if you are threatened. To reach a FLIC office, visit www.albertacourts.ab.ca/familylaw or call the toll-free Service Alberta number 310-0000 and ask for the FLIC office serving your area.
Emergency Protection Program (EPOP): EPOP may be able to help you get an Emergency Protection Order if you have been threatened to keep you from going to court. EPOP has offices in Edmonton and Calgary. The Calgary number is 403-355-4868; the Edmonton number, 780-422-9222.
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