| Points of Concern |
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Points to Consider |
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| You feel it's none of your business |
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It could be a matter of life or death. Violence is everyone's business |
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| You don't know what to say |
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Saying you care and are concerned is a good start |
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| You might make things worse |
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Doing nothing could make things worse |
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| It's not serious enough to involve the police |
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Police are trained to respond and utilize other resources |
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| You are afraid his violence will turn to you or your family |
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Speak to her alone. Let the police know if you receive threats |
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| You think she doesn't really want to leave because she keeps coming back |
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She may not have had the support she needed |
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| You are afraid she will become angry with you |
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Maybe, but she will know you care |
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| You feel that both partners are your friends |
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One friend is being abused and lives in fear |
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| You believe that if she wanted help, she would ask for it |
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She may be too afraid or ashamed to ask for help |
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| You think it is a private matter |
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It isn't when someone is being hurt |
