1. Approach domestic violence as a human rights issue involving men and women of all ages and socioeconomic,
racial, ethnic and religious backgrounds. Support men to be empowered bystanders who
can help confront abusive peers.
2. Support a workplace environment safe from all forms of violence and have policies in place that
support victims in accessing information, services and legal remedies.
3. If you suspect that someone close to you is being abused or has been sexually assaulted, gently ask if
you can help. Call the National Domestic Violence Hotline for 24 hour assistance at 1-800-799-SAFE.
4. Talk to your faith leaders about domestic violence. Discuss ways in which your faith community can
promote healthy relationships, provide support to victims and their children, and send clear messages
that domestic violence is not acceptable.
5. If a relative, friend, classmate, colleague, or teammate is abusing his partner -- or is disrespectful or
abusive to girls and women in general -- don’t look the other way. If you feel comfortable doing so, try
to talk to him about it. Urge him to seek help. If you don’t know what to do, consult a domestic
violence program. Don’t remain silent.
6. Have the courage to look inward. Question your own attitudes and make a positive change where
necessary.
7. Encourage young boys to be nurturing and young girls to be strong. Help children develop knowledge,
attitudes, and beliefs that lead to healthy relationships. Visit www.safeandrespectful.org to learn more.
8. Foster collaboration among community groups working on violence prevention. Help make the
connections between youth violence, bullying, child abuse and domestic violence so that knowledge,
resources and strategies are shared.
9. Be an ally to men and women who are working to end all forms of gender violence. Support events
and raise money for community-based domestic violence and sexual assault programs.
10. Respect and promote respect for all people, regardless of race, gender, religious affiliation, or sexual
orientation. Do not tolerate discrimination, violence, or degrading behaviors against anyone you
perceive to be different from yourself.
11. Model nonviolent, respectful behavior in your family. Call a domestic violence or child abuse
prevention program if you need help.
12. Recognize that teaching peace begins at home. Teach your children and grandchildren to reject
violence, especially in the face of peer pressure or messages to the contrary in popular culture.
13. Support education initiatives that address teen dating violence. Encourage schools to include
information on healthy relationships as part of standard curriculum materials.
14. Encourage training on how technology can aid victims of domestic violence and protect from on-line
abuse. To learn more visit www.nnedv.org/safetynet.
15. Become a member of the Delaware Coalition Against Domestic Violence!
1. Approach domestic violence as a human rights issue involving men and women of all ages and socioeconomic,racial, ethnic and religious backgrounds. Support men to be empowered bystanders whocan help confront abusive peers.2. Support a workplace environment safe from all forms of violence and have policies in place thatsupport victims in accessing information, services and legal remedies.3. If you suspect that someone close to you is being abused or has been sexually assaulted, gently ask ifyou can help. Call the National Domestic Violence Hotline for 24 hour assistance at 1-800-799-SAFE.4. Talk to your faith leaders about domestic violence. Discuss ways in which your faith community canpromote healthy relationships, provide support to victims and their children, and send clear messagesthat domestic violence is not acceptable.5. If a relative, friend, classmate, colleague, or teammate is abusing his partner -- or is disrespectful orabusive to girls and women in general -- don’t look the other way. If you feel comfortable doing so, tryto talk to him about it. Urge him to seek help. If you don’t know what to do, consult a domesticviolence program. Don’t remain silent.6. Have the courage to look inward. Question your own attitudes and make a positive change wherenecessary.7. Encourage young boys to be nurturing and young girls to be strong. Help children develop knowledge,attitudes, and beliefs that lead to healthy relationships. Visit www.safeandrespectful.org to learn more.8. Foster collaboration among community groups working on violence prevention. Help make theconnections between youth violence, bullying, child abuse and domestic violence so that knowledge,resources and strategies are shared.9. Be an ally to men and women who are working to end all forms of gender violence. Support eventsand raise money for community-based domestic violence and sexual assault programs.10. Respect and promote respect for all people, regardless of race, gender, religious affiliation, or sexualorientation. Do not tolerate discrimination, violence, or degrading behaviors against anyone youperceive to be different from yourself.11. Model nonviolent, respectful behavior in your family. Call a domestic violence or child abuseprevention program if you need help.12. Recognize that teaching peace begins at home. Teach your children and grandchildren to rejectviolence, especially in the face of peer pressure or messages to the contrary in popular culture.13. Support education initiatives that address teen dating violence. Encourage schools to includeinformation on healthy relationships as part of standard curriculum materials.14. Encourage training on how technology can aid victims of domestic violence and protect from on-lineabuse. To learn more visit www.nnedv.org/safetynet.15. Become a member of the Delaware Coalition Against Domestic Violence!
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