What to do after an Abuse
Most cases of Abuse always leaves survivors with questions such as: what do I do? Where do I go from here? Who do I talk to?
Here are what is expected of all survivors of abuse, families and friends to the survivors and the society at large after an incidence of Abuse:
- Speak out: Talk about it to anyone in your circle of influence
- seek medical help immediately: Go to a nearby assault referral center or government approved health Institutions
- The survivor should not throw away his/her clothing and other possessions on and with him/her during the abuse(it is an evidence for legal support
- Report it at a nearby police station
- separate yourself from the environment where the abuse takes place and from the abuser (if possible)
- seek a psychologist to help your healing journey