Reach Out NH - Help A Friend


	Is Your Friend Abusive? Is Your Friend Being Abused? How To Help A Friend Having a friend in an abusive relationship can be frightening and confusing. You probably want to help but aren't sure what to do. It is important that, first, you think about your own safety. Be sure that you are not putting yourself, your friend, or their partner at risk by getting involved. If you think there is a possibility of danger, talk to an adult, parent, teacher, counselor, or crisis center staff about what to do next. 1 Does one person seem to keep "tabs" all the time on their partner? YES NO 2 Is one person really jealous? YES NO 3 Does one person try to keep their partner from seeing friends or family? YES NO 4 Have you noticed one person calling their partner names and putting them down? YES NO 5 Does one person constantly criticize their partner? YES NO 6 Has one partner ever hit, pushed, shoved, or kicked the other? YES NO 7 Does one person always seem to be in charge, making all the decisions? YES NO 8 Is one person afraid of the other? YES NO 9 Have you noticed that since the relationship began one person feels worse about themselves? YES NO