Helping Someone
Helping Someone :: Family Violence. Victoria has had enough.
| It can be very difficult for someone who is experiencing family violence to tell someone and seek help. You can make a great difference to someone who is experiencing family violence by offering your encouragement and support. |
| Signs to look out for |
| Family violence is not always obvious. Some key signs to look out for include: • The person seems afraid of a family member • The person has stopped seeing friends or family • The person seems anxious or depressed, has lost confidence and is unusually quiet • The person has physical injuries such as bruises, broken bones, sprains or cuts • The person says that they are being pressured to do sexual things • Their family member criticises or humiliates the person in front of other people. |
| How you can help |
| • Listen to what the person has to say and believe them • Tell the person that the violence is not their fault • Encourage the person to seek help • Be patient and let them come to their own decisions |
| For more information about how you can help someone who is experiencing family violence, visit the Domestic Violence Resource Centre website. |
