How do I help a Friend Who Is a Victim of an abusive relationship?
BE THERE,
your presence is what will matter most! A clam, safe and reassuring environment
is important! You will need to be patient, your friend may be embarrassed or
guarded and it may take a while before your friend feels safe enough to leave the
relationship. It is also very important not to impose your will on your friend,
it is natural to want a ‘quick’ solution and therefore we may inadvertently
say, “Just leave him or her.” That very statement
may not have the desired outcome!! Remember:
Everyone is different. There isn't any one single solution.
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Listen. Being there to help means
supporting his/her choices.
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Tell him/her the perpetrator is
responsible for the behavior.
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Help him/her see possible choices and
alternatives.
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Provide information about counseling
and other resources both on and off campus.
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