Citation

Gottesman L. WORLD 1999; (No 94): 5.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1999, WORLD)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

11366755

Abstract

Helping friends in trouble; what do you do if you think a friend is being abused by someone they love? Women who are the victims of domestic violence need to be given space and support from friends, to determine how to deal with the abuse. Friends can help by listening, staying in touch, and being non-judgmental. As the final decision on dealing with the abusive relationship should come from the abused woman, several suggestions are presented to ensure her own safety. These suggestions include centralizing all important identification and documents for easy retrieval, getting medical attention, collecting evidence, and finding a safe haven. A toll-free number on domestic violence is provided for counseling and referral.

Language: en