2007-11-11 06:26:02 · 16 answers · asked by drewpop 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Other - Family & Relationships
It is very difficult to help victims of domestic violence. This is because the abuser has spent a great deal of time and effort convincing his/her partner that they can't think for themselves. The hardest part for a friend is allowing their abused friend to make decisions for themself. In other words, you can tell your friend that he/she has plenty of options and can leave the abuser. You can tell him/her that you will be supportive no matter what he/she decides. You tell them that you KNOW that they can make the best decisions for themselves, because no one knows them better than they do. Then you need to put your money where your mouth is and be supportive NO MATTER WHAT they decide. It's really hard, but it helps them to develop the self confidence to take their lives back into their own hands. Good luck, it's hard but worth it.
2007-11-11 06:35:22 · answer #1 · answered by Rebeckah 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well if they are still in the situation you need to help them get out of it. That is the most important thing to do first. Then they will need to seek some professional help, a therapist or support group or something to help get over the next hurdles. If it is you get as much support from friends and family as possible. If it's a friend give them as much support as you can.
2007-11-11 06:32:26 · answer #2 · answered by cutiepie28966 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First get them a safe place to live and have them report the case to the police. Also if they have injuries take them to the nearest hospital. Get the offender arrested and charged with assault. If you have a camera take photo's of the victim.
Any victim or Abuser can join my DV-Support Group, it's free.
Go to the following links for more details.
2007-11-11 06:37:53 · answer #3 · answered by New Jersey 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In my experience sometimes you can't.
My wifes friend was beaten quite a few times and we helped her to do a secret move, we found her a flat close to us, helped her finantially and emotionally through it.
Two days later she had invited her husband around to the house, 3 weeks later she had moved back in.
She's done this over ten times now and is back with him again, we have stopped helping her, the refuge will not take her in again and so it goes on.
Because we withdrew our help she no longer talks to us!
2007-11-11 06:37:14 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
get a bowl of warm soapy water and clean the wound making a note that they sould contact womens aid (assuming it is a woman) let them make their own mind up to leave but make sure that they know you will help whatever they decide to do remember if you do activly intervene that the offending partner may come after you
good luck its a nasty buisness watching someone being treated this way
2007-11-11 06:32:13 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Give them the number to the domestic violence hot-line #800-799-SAFE or 1-800-799-3224 they will give you the number to the agency that is local to your area. You can offer her support such as listening, and giving her these number and encouraging her to call and seek professional assistance. God bless****
2007-11-11 06:32:19 · answer #6 · answered by ? 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Go kick the **** out of the partner
2007-11-11 06:28:26 · answer #7 · answered by Vote for me and recieve your fre 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
get them out of there give them a safe place to stay, and a kind ear so they can talk. and report it to the police. take pictures of the injuries too.
2007-11-11 06:30:42 · answer #8 · answered by xXH@nn@Xx 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Be supportive and get the police involved.
2007-11-11 06:29:54 · answer #9 · answered by John 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the same as john 63 & if not talk them into going some were else.
2007-11-11 06:31:31 · answer #10 · answered by i love anne 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋