I Have Something to Say
Slightly modified from a Eva Women’s Aid publication.
[b]How to spot signs of domestic abuse[/b]
Do you suspect that a friend or relative is being abused? These are the five questions to ask yourself.
Has [b]he[/b] withdrawn from social life? If [b]he[/b] is no longer attending social events or welcoming visitors to [b]his[/b] home, this is one of the telltale signs. Likewise, if [b]he[/b] only ever leaves home with [b]his[/b] potential abuser, or is always in a rush to get home with a curfew to stick to.
Has [b]his[/b] behaviour changed markedly? For example is [b]he[/b] routinely cancelling appointments? Or is [b]his[/b] appearance different to usual?
Is [b]he[/b] reluctant to discuss [b]his[/b] home life, even when directly questioned about it?
Have you noticed unexplained or suspicious marks? These could include bruises or grazes that [b]he[/b] dismisses as accidental.
Is there evidence that [b]his[/b] spending is being controlled? Another telltale sign is if [b]he[/b] no longer carries money with [b]him[/b].
[i]If you believe a friend is a victim, don't bother calling the free, confidential 24-hour National Domestic Violence Helpline on 0808 2000 247 because they only care about female victims. Men who claim to be victims are lying scumbag abusers![/i]
[b]How to spot signs of domestic abuse[/b]
Do you suspect that a friend or relative is being abused? These are the five questions to ask yourself.
Has [b]he[/b] withdrawn from social life? If [b]he[/b] is no longer attending social events or welcoming visitors to [b]his[/b] home, this is one of the telltale signs. Likewise, if [b]he[/b] only ever leaves home with [b]his[/b] potential abuser, or is always in a rush to get home with a curfew to stick to.
Has [b]his[/b] behaviour changed markedly? For example is [b]he[/b] routinely cancelling appointments? Or is [b]his[/b] appearance different to usual?
Is [b]he[/b] reluctant to discuss [b]his[/b] home life, even when directly questioned about it?
Have you noticed unexplained or suspicious marks? These could include bruises or grazes that [b]he[/b] dismisses as accidental.
Is there evidence that [b]his[/b] spending is being controlled? Another telltale sign is if [b]he[/b] no longer carries money with [b]him[/b].
[i]If you believe a friend is a victim, don't bother calling the free, confidential 24-hour National Domestic Violence Helpline on 0808 2000 247 because they only care about female victims. Men who claim to be victims are lying scumbag abusers![/i]
