2007-07-15 11:26:19 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
It depends on the exact circumstances, but I think I'd try and find a way for the situation to get dealt with, but not by out and out betrayal.
2007-07-15 11:29:38 · answer #1 · answered by Older&Wiser 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well, I would try and talk that person into either telling someone about it who could help, like Law enforcement or convince them into letting me tell. If the abuse is obvious and leaves scars or bruises I think I would report it as an anonymous tip. Abuse comes in many forms, and different severities. The best thing I think would be to talk to the abused person, gain trust and understanding about the abuse and let them know that it is not normal, that they are worth more than to let them self be abused and that it will most likely never stop unless someone intervines.
2007-07-16 08:18:18 · answer #2 · answered by David 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is a very delicate situation.
The best thing to do is call the police, maybe get more details first, and give them a detailed anonymous tip. Ask the authorities to check it out.
If you don't want to do it yourself, tell someone close to you, parent or friend. Once you tell someone, they can help too. There are also various abuse helplines for each state, go on google and search your state name then abuse hotline and you'll most likely find one but the safest bet is to go to the police or an adult close to you. (I apologize if you are an adult.)
2007-07-15 19:15:10 · answer #3 · answered by cami_babie 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are for real, why would they want it to be a secret in the first place, they like abuse, they could end up dead. Get more details from the person who told you like what kind, why are they telling you? why do they want it kep a secret and make your decision from there. If they are your friend and they end of dead, you are gonna wish you had told the authorities.
2007-07-15 19:03:58 · answer #4 · answered by Patricia S 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I would try my best to get THEM to tell and seek further help to end the abuse. I would encourage them, support them and pressure them into telling on the abuser to stop the abuse.
It would hurt them if I went and told when they asked me not to, but it would also hurt them if the abuse would continue, so I would do what I could to use the middle way, getting THEM to break out of it themselves.
2007-07-16 06:21:36 · answer #5 · answered by undir 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would encourage them to tell someone in a position of power i.e. police, counselor, teacher, etc. That way, they could feel in control and empowered in finding a healthy resolution and they wouldn't feel like I betrayed them, and would be more likely to let me know in the future if something was happening to them that they needed help with.
2007-07-15 18:37:52 · answer #6 · answered by julescarecrow 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
There comes a time when you shouldn't keep secrets. Like now. TELL SOMEONE!
2007-07-15 18:35:22 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would look for more evidence,some type of proof that what she is telling me is true,like bruises,or something along thoes lines.If you come to the conclusion that it is true, then I believe I would find a way to pass on this information to someone who could really help.
2007-07-16 11:50:05 · answer #8 · answered by Sidetracked0260 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Is this a child or an adult? If this is a child, you must report it to the authorities. As a adult, you are a mandated reporter. This means if you see abuse occuring you are by law mandated to report the abuse even if it is just suspected.
2007-07-15 18:35:55 · answer #9 · answered by wendymartin1 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If their life was in danger and i care about the person i would not keep it a secret.
2007-07-15 18:33:32 · answer #10 · answered by Ethan's Mama 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋