If you know someone who is being abused, it is often difficult to know the best way to be of help.
Every situation is as different as the persons involved.
Ways you can help Educate Yourself You will most likely become frustrated unless you understand the dynamics of domestic violence. The pages listed in the domestic violence index give helpful information about the patterns of abuse, characteristics of abused women, examples of verbal, emotional, and financial abuse. You will not be able to help a battered person unless you are well informed. Let her know that you care and are willing to listen without trying to extract information she is not ready or willing to share. Battering is never an appropriate response to any situation.