How to Help
How to help someone who may be experiencing abuse
How to help someone who may be experiencing abuse
If you have a friend, family member, colleague or neighbour who you believe may be experiencing domestic violence, there are many ways you can support them:
- Talk to her about your concerns
- Support without judgment, and respect her choice
- Let her know you believe her and are here to support her
- It is important to understand that she may be afraid or not ready to take the next steps
- You can call the Halton Women’s Place 24-Hour Crisis/Support/Information Line and speak to a Crisis Intervention Counsellor, who can provide support, information, and resources
- You can support her by creating a safety plan
- Visit the Neighbours, Friends and Families website for more information
If you have a friend, family member, colleague or neighbour who you believe may be experiencing domestic violence, there are many ways you can support them:
- Talk to her about your concerns
- Support without judgment, and respect her choice
- Let her know you believe her and are here to support her
- It is important to understand that she may be afraid or not ready to take the next steps
- You can call the Halton Women’s Place 24-Hour Crisis/Support/Information Line and speak to a Crisis Intervention Counsellor, who can provide support, information, and resources
- You can support her by creating a safety plan
- Visit the Neighbours, Friends and Families website for more information
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