Domestic Violence Fast Facts
Recognizing signs of abuse
- partner has control over many aspects of the victims life (i.e. finances, location tracking, etc.)
- individual stopped spending time with family and friends
- have low self-esteem or are overly apologetic
- unexplained injury
How to step in
- do NOT confront the abuser as this may cause more harm to the victim
- offer help to the victim (i.e. legal services, place to stay, etc.)
- help the victim contact law enforcement
- be supportive and talk to them
