GET HELP
You Can Help Someone Who is Being Abused
ACKNOWLEDGE
That it is difficult to talk about domestic violence and that
nothing makes the violence OK.
FOCUS
On her strength, that she is not to blame, that she deserves a life free of violence.
SHARE INFORMATION
Of help available to battered women and their children. Be willing to confront her with the physical and/or emotional
harm she and her children can suffer.
SUPPORT HER
As a friend. Be a good listener, allowing her to make her own decisions, even if it means she isn’t ready to leave the abusive relationship.
ASK
If she has suffered physical or emotional harm. Go with her to the hospital or help her report assaults to the police, if she chooses.
HELP PLAN SAFE
Strategies, but never encourage her to take action that she believes will put her at further risk. And remember, she may not feel comfortable taking this material with her.
