What to do if your friend is being abused...
- BE THERE. Listen to your friend.
- ACKNOWLEDGE THE ABUSE
. Let your friend know that you are concerned.
- ASSESS THE DANGER. Ask your friend if s/he feels safe?
- REMIND
your friend of her/his strengths
- IDENTIFY options and resources.
- EMPHASIZE
that the abuse is not your friend's fault.
- KEEP YOURSELF SAFE!
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