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Slightly modified from a Eva Women’s Aid publication.
How to spot signs of domestic abuse
Do you suspect that a friend or relative is being abused? These are the five questions to ask yourself.
Has he withdrawn from social life? If he is no longer attending social events or welcoming visitors to his home, this is one of the telltale signs. Likewise, if he only ever leaves home with his potential abuser, or is always in a rush to get home with a curfew to stick to.
Has his behaviour changed markedly? For example is he routinely cancelling appointments? Or is his appearance different to usual?
Is he reluctant to discuss his home life, even when directly questioned about it?
Have you noticed unexplained or suspicious marks? These could include bruises or grazes that he dismisses as accidental.
Is there evidence that his spending is being controlled? Another telltale sign is if he no longer carries money with him.
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!
How to spot signs of domestic abuse
Do you suspect that a friend or relative is being abused? These are the five questions to ask yourself.
Has he withdrawn from social life? If he is no longer attending social events or welcoming visitors to his home, this is one of the telltale signs. Likewise, if he only ever leaves home with his potential abuser, or is always in a rush to get home with a curfew to stick to.
Has his behaviour changed markedly? For example is he routinely cancelling appointments? Or is his appearance different to usual?
Is he reluctant to discuss his home life, even when directly questioned about it?
Have you noticed unexplained or suspicious marks? These could include bruises or grazes that he dismisses as accidental.
Is there evidence that his spending is being controlled? Another telltale sign is if he no longer carries money with him.
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!
