Recenty an article featured in a national paper about a woman who told the Poice that her best friend was in a violent relationship and she was concened for her safoty The complaint was taken seriously and investigated by the Police. The Police process showed that the complaint had sufficient evidence and the aleged offender is now in Court awarting an outcome The article then focused on how the woman who alerted the Police was then 'unfriended by her close friend because she sought help for her friend. Yet she may just have saved her Ife. What to say and do: There are many werys to reach out to someone you think may be ving with family violence. There isnt just one right thing to do or say But here's some suggestions e Are you ok? Is someone hurting yout? is there anythingI can do? If you suspect someone is being hurt: YOUR ht pport not advice Listen .Take violence seriousy .bnt tel them what to do Let them make their own decisions however long it takes BUT call the Police on 111 if you think someone is in danger or tyou're unsure then check the Danger Signs page at MATES What do think about that? It can be difficult to know what to do when you think a loved one friend or relative is in an abusive relationship. On the one hand, from a place of caning about your friend or family member you want them to be safe, happy and healthy and yet on the other hand, you may fear the consequences relationship with their partner? of asking them about thewww.areyouok ong.nz over 60 arganisations from across the Thames-Coromandel and Hauraki Regions. We believe in supporting positive connections between people and strengthening healthy relationships and fomiies. We do this by sharing key messages, holding conversations, sharing resources and by providing training. VIOLENCE FREE Recenty an article featured in a national paper about a woman who told the Poice that her best friend was in a violent relationship and she was concened for her safoty The complaint was taken seriously and investigated by the Police. The Police process showed that the complaint had sufficient evidence and the aleged offender is now in Court awarting an outcome The article then focused on how the woman who alerted the Police was then 'unfriended by her close friend because she sought help for her friend. Yet she may just have saved her Ife. What to say and do: There are many werys to reach out to someone you think may be ving with family violence. There isnt just one right thing to do or say But here's some suggestions e Are you ok? Is someone hurting yout? is there anythingI can do? If you suspect someone is being hurt: YOUR ht pport not advice Listen .Take violence seriousy .bnt tel them what to do Let them make their own decisions however long it takes BUT call the Police on 111 if you think someone is in danger or tyou're unsure then check the Danger Signs page at MATES What do think about that? It can be difficult to know what to do when you think a loved one friend or relative is in an abusive relationship. On the one hand, from a place of caning about your friend or family member you want them to be safe, happy and healthy and yet on the other hand, you may fear the consequences relationship with their partner? of asking them about thewww.areyouok ong.nz over 60 arganisations from across the Thames-Coromandel and Hauraki Regions. We believe in supporting positive connections between people and strengthening healthy relationships and fomiies. We do this by sharing key messages, holding conversations, sharing resources and by providing training. VIOLENCE FREE