Love Shouldn’t Hurt / L’amour ne devrait pas blesser 29 INTIMATE PARTNER VIOLENCE (IPV) HOW CAN YOU HELP? Do not make excuses for the partner’s behaviour Make it clear that it’s not the victim's fault Offer contact information for services and supports for the entire family Keep yourself safe. Don’t get in the middle of an assault. Call the police Ask the victim about the abuse in private, never in front of others Encourage the victim to make a safety plan Tell the victim that you are willing to help however you can Name the abuse. Help the victim ABUSE LOVE SHOULDN’T HURT. BE PART OF THE SOLUTION. GO TO: WWW.GNB.CA/VIOLENCE
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