Day 2:
Are you concerned about someone you think is being abused, but don’t know what to do? Here are some warning signs of abuse from the Neighbours, Friends and Families website, which is a public education campaign to raise awareness of the signs of woman abuse so that those close to an at-risk woman or an abusive man can help.
Warning Signs of Abuse
You may suspect abuse is happening to a neighbour, friend or family member, but do not know what to do or how to talk about it. You may worry about making the situation worse, or be concerned about what to do. By understanding the warning signs and risk factors of woman abuse, you can help.
If you recognize some of these warning signs, it may be time to take action:
(“They” refers to the husband, partner, ex-husband, or whoever is current hurting her.)
Take Action:
Read more about how to have conversations with neighbours, friends, families and coworkers who may be at risk for violence or may be abusive themselves: Learn the SNCit conversation framework for how to SEE abuse, NAME abuse, and CHECK it to open the door to support on the Neighbours, Friends and Families website.
Are you concerned about someone you think is being abused, but don’t know what to do? Here are some warning signs of abuse from the Neighbours, Friends and Families website, which is a public education campaign to raise awareness of the signs of woman abuse so that those close to an at-risk woman or an abusive man can help.
Warning Signs of Abuse
You may suspect abuse is happening to a neighbour, friend or family member, but do not know what to do or how to talk about it. You may worry about making the situation worse, or be concerned about what to do. By understanding the warning signs and risk factors of woman abuse, you can help.
If you recognize some of these warning signs, it may be time to take action:
(“They” refers to the husband, partner, ex-husband, or whoever is current hurting her.)
- They put her down
- They do all the talking and dominate the conversation
- They check up on her all the time, even at work
- They try to suggest they are the victim and act depressed
- They try to keep her away from you
- They act as if they owns her
- They lie to make themselves look good or exaggerate their good qualities
- They act like they are superior and of more value than others in their home
- She is apologetic and makes excuses for their behaviour or she becomes aggressive and angry
- She is nervous talking when they’re there
- She seems to be sick more often and misses work
- She tries to cover her bruises
- She makes excuses at the last minute about why she can’t meet you or she tries to avoid you on the street
- She seems sad, lonely, withdrawn and is afraid
Take Action:
Read more about how to have conversations with neighbours, friends, families and coworkers who may be at risk for violence or may be abusive themselves: Learn the SNCit conversation framework for how to SEE abuse, NAME abuse, and CHECK it to open the door to support on the Neighbours, Friends and Families website.
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