We strolled passed a shop recently and saw a tidy display at the entrance. The people running the shop had decided to promote a campaign titled "Break the Silence on Domestic Violence". There were twenty different cards on offer to take and read. Peter was given the "key" card (central in the picture). On the back it read:Tip to help a friend #4:
If you feel a bit helpless, ask you friend what sort of help they'd like from you. They're not expecting you to solve the problem, and you've already done heaps just by listening. Asking will help your friend think about what to do next.
It's important that your friend keeps trusting you and feels like they're in control of the story. If you think someone else needs to know, tell your friend first. Together you can think about who can be trusted, but don't tell anyone until your friend is okay with it.
Their website is: www.stopviolence.com.au
We were really encouraged to see this timely focus on this smothered social problem. We were doubly encouraged that the advice on the cards was appropriate and sensitive for all parties concerned. This promotion could work wonders.
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