43 www.rnca.ca Just as there are many ways to help support a victim of violence, there are also things that you should NOT say or do as they could increase risk to the victim’s safety, or be perceived as hurtful, blaming the victim, or minimizing the violence that has occurred. DO NOT… • …tell the person what to do. For example, when to leave or when not to leave. • …tell the person to go back to the situation or relationship if they have chosen to leave. • …tell the person to try a little harder or ignore the violence. • …tell the person to go to couples counselling with a violent partner to “work things out.” • …try to rescue the person by looking for quick or easy solutions. • …suggest you try to talk to the violent person to straighten things out. • …tell the person they should put up with the violence for the sake of family members or other people. • …tell the violent person what the victim has disclosed to you. www.gov.nl.ca Tips to Help Support Individuals ExperiencingViolence continued www.gov.nl.ca
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