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Awareness & Prevention
Friends and Family: What You Can Do
Your support and encouragement can be of tremendous value to a friend involved in an abusive relationship. You can ease the isolation and loss of control by listening, providing information and helping your friend to explore options.
Become Informed
Gather all the information you can about domestic violence. Contact programs and services in your area that assist victims of intimate partner violence and their children. These programs provide options for safety, advocacy, support and other needed information and services.
Lend A Sympathetic Ear
Letting your friend know you care and are willing to listen may be the best help you can offer. Don’t force this issue. Keep your mind open and really listen to what is being said. Never blame the victim for what is happening or underestimate the victims’ fear of potential danger. Never repeat what has been told to you to the abuser, unless given permission.