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Domestic Violence
If you know someone who is being abused, you can help by doing the following: Educate yourself about the myths and facts regarding abuse, and share the information with your friend. Believe your friend. You may be the first person your friend has ever told. Assure your friend that the abuse is not her fault. Many people stay in abusive relationships because they mistakenly believe that it was their actions which caused them to deserve the abuse. Continue to remind your friend that she does not deserve to be abused. Encourage your friend to seek medical attention if needed. Respect her privacy. Be patient. Leaving an abusive relationship is hard and may take a long time. Don't try to rescue her. Your friend needs to develop her own plan to address the violence. Know your limits. If you feel like you're over your head, refer your friend to Starting Point or the closest crisis center. Express your concern and support her. Let your friend make her own decisions and accept these decisions as right for her. Don't be a mediator. Recognize and praise your friend's strengths and good qualities. Remind your friend that assault, even in intimate relationships, is against the law. |