OFFERING SUPPORT
It can be tough to know how to help a friend, coworker, or loved one who is experiencing domestic violence.
Here are a few ideas:
Express concerns
Listen and validate experiences
Accept them and where they are at in this relationship
Work together on a safety plan
Take time to better understand domestic violence
Support their decisions, even if you disagree, and remind them of their power
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Remember: Victim-blaming is not okay. The abuser is the problem, not the person experiencing abuse.
Domestic violence is a complex issue and there is often a lack of easy answers. We can help, and here are some things you can say to someone affected by domestic violence:
It’s not your fault
I believe you
I’m sorry you are experiencing this
No one deserves to be abused
I am concerned for your safety