Raise awareness of signs of abuse

I think we need to raise awareness of the signs that somebody is being abused and i'm not just talking about the physical signs such as a bruise or similar marking.

Many people may suffer from verbal and mental abuse which can show in how their mood, personality, and mannerisms may change overtime. They may also approach social situations differently or try to actively avoid them. I think there should be more awareness around how to spot the signs of abuse and what to do if you think someone you know is being abused.

Why the contribution is important

Speaking as a mother of someone who's suffered domestic abuse in the past, at the time of the abuse I could tell something wasn't right but as I didn't know what to look out for and how to spot the signs it wasn't until a year later that a close friend of my daughters told me what was going on that I was able to get to the bottom and join the dots. 

If i'd known what to look out for I could've identified this much earlier on and seeked help for my daughter. Sadly my case is not unique and I want more mothers, fathers, friends and associates to be able to spot the signs and seek help for their loved ones much sooner to reduce incidients of domestic abuse in the future. 

by admin on May 10, 2021 at 03:00PM

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  • Posted by LocalPerson May 10, 2021 at 15:06

    I totally agree with this. Often you would see flyers or posters for helplines in safe/private spaces such as the ladies loos in community building etc. But now most of us aren't out and about it might be worth taking those awareness campaigns to the people - adverts on the radio or something similar maybe?

  • Posted by AH_365 May 10, 2021 at 15:22

    I agree with LocalPerson. I've heard about some phone number you can call discreetly if you are suffering from domestic abuse but I heard it once and can't remember it??? These things should be well known, almost like you would recall 999 in an emergency.

    I also think awareness should be from a really young age. Obviously we need to be sensitive how we deliver this to young people but girls in particular should know from really early on what is and isn't acceptable behaviour and how to spot signs in friends and family if something isn't right. It might be that by educating young people they're actually able to report incidents and seek help for family members at home who are too scared to tell others on their inner circle.

  • Posted by LaurenL May 10, 2021 at 15:34

    Yes, I agree - this information needs to be readily available and common knowledge. I like the idea of including it in common locations - buses, al loos (not just for women, as all people can be affected by domestic and sexual abuse).
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