You are not alone.
You are not to blame.
You do not deserve to be abused.
If you know someone who is being abused . . .
This guide will tell you how you can be most helpful to victims of domestic violence who are your friends and family, your neighbors and acquaintances, or your co-workers and employees. Professional helpers should also find this guide useful in their efforts to provide empowering and supportive assistance to battered women.
Note to readers:
Adult domestic violence is one of the most serious public health issues and criminal justice issues facing women today. Because the vast majority of victims of adult domestic violence are women who are abused by their male partners, this booklet will refer to victims as female and abusers as male. But most of the information contained in this guide will apply to All victims regardless of their gender or the gender of their partner, including both gays and lesbians, and men who are physically abused by their female partners.
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This guide will tell you how you can be most helpful to victims of domestic violence who are your friends and family, your neighbors and acquaintances, or your co-workers and employees. Professional helpers should also find this guide useful in their efforts to provide empowering and supportive assistance to battered women.
Note to readers:
Adult domestic violence is one of the most serious public health issues and criminal justice issues facing women today. Because the vast majority of victims of adult domestic violence are women who are abused by their male partners, this booklet will refer to victims as female and abusers as male. But most of the information contained in this guide will apply to All victims regardless of their gender or the gender of their partner, including both gays and lesbians, and men who are physically abused by their female partners.
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