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 Q: I am 16 years old and don’t know what to you when Mum and Dad are arguing, do I get involved?
A: Never get involved with the argument, as you may get caught in the crossfire, find a safe place for yourself, brothers and sisters.
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Q: Do I call someone when Dad is hitting Mum?
A: Get Mum to give you a password, ie: cat, so if things get out of hand you can call the Police on an emergency 999.
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Q: How do I get mum to leave?
A: Your mum must make the decision to leave so you can help her by ensuring she contacts Women’s Aid or another support group and perhaps start to make a plan to leave.
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Q: How do I get the abusive to stop?
A: It is very difficult to stop the abuse, the abuser must realise that this type of behaviour is wrong and unacceptable, Police intervention can help, but the victim must also be aware that they are not to blame for the abuse.
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Q: My boyfriend is possessive and slaps me when he is drunk, I’m sure I make him do this, by winding him up?
A: You are not to blame for your boyfriend’s behaviour, he needs to realise it is wrong, if he cannot, perhaps you should split up with him, as the abuse may get worse.
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Q: My friend has told me about abuse she gets at home, should I keep it a secret?
: No, never promise to keep a secret, she may be in serious danger, either speak to a Teacher you trust or the School Nurse. Try to get your friend to speak to them. Share this with your parent(s), as keeping a secret is a heavy burden.
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Q: Why does Abuse happen, My Dad is the Victim, my Mum hits him daily?
A: Abuse is about Power and Control, it has little to do with size or strength, encourage you Dad to seek help and advice.
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 Q: The abuse in my family is getting worse, my father expects me to side with him, otherwise I will also get hurt, what can I do?
A: Try to find a safe place, try to stay out of the way, contact the helpline for further advice or call the Police if a family member is in danger.
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Q: I get embarrassed as the Police come to my home all the time, everyone at School knows?
A: Abuse at home happens to many families, the Police are offering a service to assist your family, Try to stay positive.
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Q: I am being abused by a family friend, I can’t tell my mother as she won’t believe me, help what can I do?
A: Contact the Police, also speak to a Teacher or School Nurse, someone will help you.
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Q: My new boyfriend hit me last week, he says he is sorry and it will not happen again, I don’t know what to do?
A: It is very likely, they he will hit you again, this behaviour is learnt behaviour, It will be better, if you ended the relationship before you are in too deep. The abuse in time will get worse.
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