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You may be in an abusive relationship if your partner:

• Puts you down when you are feeling good about yourself.
• Is aggressive, distrustful, or mean toward people of your gender.
• Does not listen to you or ignores you.
• Refuses to talk about or listen to your concerns…

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Are you concerned that someone you care about is in an abusive relationship? It can be difficult to know what to do or how to help, but it’s important to reach out. There are many ways that you can help a person who is in an abusive or unhealthy relationship.

SHALVA recommends that you do:

• Talk with them privately and, if possible, in person.
• Tell them that you are concerned for their welfare, and why.
• Be specific—you may be the first person who has ever brought this up.
• Ask if they are concerned too. Consider asking them if they are afraid for themselves or their children…

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1. Recognize that domestic abuse is a community issue, not just a “woman’s issue.”
2. Understand that abuse is not always physical: it can also be emotional, verbal, economic, spiritual or sexual.
3. Don’t be a bystander or look the other way. You can hold perpetrators accountable, provide them with resources, and encourage them to choose non-violence.
4. Lead by example. Teach your children to treat others with dignity and respect…

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