1. In the BC
Family Law Act, family violence includes:
(a) physical and sexual abuse, or attempts to physically or sexually abuse a family member, including forced confinement or taking away basic needs;
(b) psychological or emotional abuse of a family member, including
(i) intimidation, harassment, coercion or threats, towards other people, pets or property,
(ii) unreasonably restricting a family member's financial or personal freedom,
(iii) stalking or following of the family member, and
(iv) intentional damage to property, and
(c) where children are involved, direct or indirect exposure to family violence.