Prevention

We can break the cycle! Each and every one of us!
First, Educate yourself and your loved ones - Know the warning signs

Helping A Friend or Family Member

• Do believe the victim
• Do reassure her/him that this is not her/his fault; it is not God's will.
• Do protect her/his confidentiality.
• Do respect her/his choices.
• Do emphasize that the marriage covenant is broken by the violence/emotional abuse according to the churches teaching. USCCB “We emphasize that no person is expected to stay in an abusive marriage. Violence and abuse, not divorce, break up a marriage. We encourage abused persons who have divorced to investigate the possibility of seeking an annulment.” Thus opening the door for healing.
• Do give the victim referral information to Interact of Wake County, Durham Crisis Response Center, and NC Coalition Against DV or any other agencies available in your area. All of the ones I mentioned have 24 hour crisis hotlines.