Unsure of How To Help Someone You Know?: Try These!
*Be non-judgemental
*Believe the person *Listen openly *Reassure the person that the assault was not his/her fault *Provide him/her with options *Be careful with your words *Allow time for silence if needed *Ask open-ended questions *Don't push the person to speak *Do not use the word "Why" *Take time to think before you speak *Be patient *Be supportive, not investigative *When discussing the subject do not hug or touch the person without permission *If you do not have proper information, say so *Educate yourself on the issue *Recommend the person looks into getting help handling the issue but don't push them |