Helping Someone
If you think a family member, friend or work colleague is suffering domestic abuse, there are things that you can do to help.
Friends and family members may believe that they should remain ‘neutral’, in a domestic abuse situation, but the abused person can see this as them ignoring the abuse. The abuser can see it as evidence that their behaviour is acceptable. It also important to recognise that any children within the family, may be witnessing the abuse or may be directly involved. Children should never be placed at risk, and their needs and safety should never be ignored.
