If a friend tells you that abuse is happening to them or you think they are experiencing family violence: Listen and believe your friend and offer them comfort, understanding and support.
Try not to appear shocked.
Encourage them to tell an adult they trust or to report it to the police and let them know you will accompany them if they want.
Don’t keep it to yourself – tell an adult you trust. It is important that your friend is made safe and that the abuse does not continue to happen.
Give your friend phone numbers of services who can help and details of online resources such as the Bursting the Bubble website.
Help your friend to keep on telling until they feel reassured and are safe.
Sharing these few tips with your friends and loved ones will really go a long way to make you become a hero.
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