Escaping Domestic Violence what can a friend do?

There are a few important things to remember when dealing with domestic violence in a friend's relationship. Number one. Be aware. Your friend is dealing with a terrible situation whether or not your friend is the aggressor or victim. Be ready to get help for your friend, including calling 911 is need be. Follow your gut on this.  Number two. Be understanding, your friend may or may not want to leave this relationship, especially if the relationship has been going on for years.  You might feel the best thing for your friend is to get out, but this can be very difficult for your friend and possibly even dangerous.  Rome wasn't built in a day, and it might take time for your friend to understand that it is really for the best to get help and/or to leave the abusive relationship.  DO NOT give up on them, you might be their only lifeboat.  Number three. Keep safe, when an abusive relationship is happening people sometimes feel that it is in their and the victims best interest to get involved, this can escalate the violence and bring it upon yourself, it is better to get the police involved instead of trying to handle this yourself.

Never give up hope because someone doesn't want to walk away from the relationship. Be their friend, be their strength and support. But never turn the cheek to this, it is not OK.