Talk to them…Help them out
It’s impossible to know with certainty what goes on behind closed doors, but there are some telltale signs and symptoms of domestic violence and abuse. If you witness a number of warning signs in a friend, family member, or co-worker, you can reasonably suspect domestic abuse.
- Frequent injuries, with the excuse of “accidents”
- Frequent and sudden absences from work
- Frequent, harassing phone calls from the partner
- Fear of the partner, references to the partner’s anger
- Personality changes (e.g. an outgoing woman becomes withdrawn)
- Excessive fear of conflict
- Submissive behavior, lack of assertiveness
- Isolation from friends and family
- Insufficient resources to live (money, credit cards)
- Depression, crying, low self-esteem
Most important, you can protect the victim from further harm by calling for help.
Karnataka
Human Rights Law Network DEEDS
No. 51, II Floor, Infantry Road First Floor
Behind Medinova, Shivaji Nagar Anand Apartment, Vasanthi Complex
Bangalore 560 001, Karnataka Kadri, Mangalore – 575002
Tel: 080 – 5762 4757 Tel: 91-0824-2217022
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Nagarika Sewa Trust
P.O. Guruvayanakere-574217
Belthangady Taluk,
Dakshin Kannada District,
Karnataka; India
Tel: 08256 -232019; 232013
E-mail: nstgkere@sancharnet.in
Maharashtra
Lawyers Collective India Centre for Human Rights & Law
Jalaram Kripa, CVOD Jain High School, 4th Floor,
1st floor, 61 Janmabhoomi Marg, 84 Samuel Street (Pala Galli)
Fort, Mumbai – 400 001 Dongri, Mumbai – 400 009
Tel: 22875428 Tel: 022-23439651, 23436692
Web: http://www.lawyerscollective.org/ Fax: 022-2343 3698
E-mail: huright@vsnl.com
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