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How to End an Abusive Relationship
and Stay Safe
1. Tell a trusted adult such as parents, a friend's
parents, teachers or counselors. The more isolated you are, the
more control your partner has.
2. Avoid being at home, school, work, or anywhere
alone with your partner. Ask friends to stick closely by you at
parties.
3. Be prepared for you partner to try to talk you
into getting back together. Plan what you will do if your partner
becomes abusive.
4. Physical assault, rape, stalking and harassment
are crimes. Call the police to report incidents or threats of abuse. |
How to Help a Friend in
a
Violent Relationship
1. Don't ignore the signs of abuse. Talk to your friend
and be supportive without judging.
2. Point out your friend's strengths. Many people
in abusive relationships are no longer able to see their own abilities/
gifts.
3. Encourage them to confide in a trusted adult. Talk
to a trusted adult if you believe the situation is getting worse.
Offer to go with them for help.
4. Never put yourself in a dangerous situation with
the abuser. Don't be a mediator.
5. If you witness an assault, call the police
to report the incident. |
