Friends and Family Resource

Friends and Family Resource

We’re pleased to introduce Women’s Aid’s new Friends and Family Handbook—a practical guide designed to help those supporting someone experiencing domestic abuse. Most survivors first reach out to people they know and trust, such as friends, relatives, neighbours, or colleagues. This new resource, shaped by decades of research from Dr Alison Gregory, provides clear, compassionate guidance on how to respond safely and effectively. We hope it becomes a valuable tool for our community and support networks.

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Spotting the signs

One in six women in the UK has experienced economic abuse by a current or former partner in the last year, yet too often it goes unnoticed. But once you know the signs, they can be easy to spot.

Friends, family or new partners are often the first people victim-survivors turn to for help, advice or information. This information is designed to help you spot the signs of economic abuse and know how to offer support.  Click here

Supporting friends and family

For many people, home isn’t a safe place. But we know it isn’t always easy for people to recognise domestic abuse in their relationships, and it can be hard to reach out for help.

If you’re worried that someone you care about is experiencing domestic abuse, you might not know what to say or do. You might be concerned about making the situation worse. Or you might find it difficult to understand why someone doesn’t leave.

Whatever the situation, the guidance and advice on this website is designed to support you and those you care about. Click here

Reach In

As a friend, family member or neighbour, it’s not your responsibility to stop domestic abuse. But you can do a lot to help by following a few simple steps:

1. Prepare
2. Ask
3. Listen
4. Reassure
5. Offer help

Click here for more information

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