Remember to give clear messages:
- Abuse is never okay
- Safety of woman and children is most important
- She doesn’t cause it or deserve it
- She isn’t to blame for the abuse
- She is not crazy
- She is not stupid
Do…
- Do listen to her
- Do believe her
- Do encourage and support her to make her own decisions
- Let her know about services to help
Don’t…
- Don’t tell her what to do
- Don’t try to rescue her
- Don’t judge her
- Don’t tell her to go back or try harder or stay for the sake of the children
- Don’t show or express your frustration to her
- Don’t give up
Remember…
The services available to help
- Help Line: 1.800.265.4305 24 hour, confidential, free
- 911 if she is in immediate danger
Call the Help Line.
We can support you so you can help her and her children.
