www.cpanb-apcnb.ca 12 They are both my friends. • If one friend is being abused and living in fear, you can be supportive to both. The abuser may be upset you interfered, but when they are ready, they can turn to you for help. I should wait until they ask for help. • Victims may be too afraid and ashamed to ask for help. If the abuser wanted help or wanted to change their behaviour, they would. • Abusers may be too ashamed to ask for help. Isn’t what happens in the privacy of the home a family matter? • It isn’t when someone is being hurt – it’s wrong and it is against the law. If someone you know is a victim of intimate partner violence, your support is important. Listen without judgement and understand that it takes a great deal of courage to talk about experiencing violence, due to feelings of shame, humiliation, and fear. Never underestimate how much your support could help. In the “I Need Help” section of the website (www.gnb.ca/violence), you will find information on services available to victims as well as abusers. WHY DO WE NEED A CAMPAIGN?(continued)
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