Family Violence Awareness Training

What you can do to support and abused person
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If you are an abused woman
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Supporting abused women

Do...

 

nBelieve Her

nListen and let her talk about her feelings

nGive clear messages

nTalk about a safety plan

nHelp her find the good things about her and her children

nKnow about resources and have current information

nRespect her confidentiality

Dont...

 

nDont tell her what to do, when to leave or when not to leave

nDont tell her to go back to a situation and try a little harder

nDont rescue her by trying to find quick solutions

nDont suggest you try and talk to her husband and try to straighten things out

nDont tell her she should stay for the sake of the children

Safety Planning for Abused Women

nCreating a safety plan involves identifying action steps to increase an abused womans safety and the  safety of her children.  The plan helps a woman prepare in advance for the possibility of further violence.