Step 1: Listen Make yourself available to listen to survivors and victims who want to confide in you. Don’t worry about knowing the right thing to say, or the right questions to ask. Listening is about creating a space for someone to share as much as they want to, without pressure or judgment. If your […]
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How to spot an abuser
Often, we’re looking for abuse in the victims. But abusers can be right in front of our noses. Here a few warning signs that someone might be violent and you may need to check in on their domestic partners and family: Humiliation: Verbal abuse Demeaning the victim either privately or publicly Embarrassment or humiliation of […]
If you’re reading this and you’re a man, you are obviously committed to stopping #GBV. To continue to be a part of the solution, it’s important that you speak to other men about GBV and the societal attitudes that make it so pervasive. You should worry if you’ve heard a male friend say or hint […]
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What is gender-based violence?
Before you can spot signs that someone in your community is a victim of #GBV, you need to know that there is a wide spectrum of abusive and violent activities that fall under this kind of violence. Physical violence – all forms of physical abuse ranging from the smallest amount of force to murder – […]
The COVID-19 crisis and lockdown in South Africa is causing a lot of stress for many people. We are living in very unusual times. Some people may have unwanted and disturbing thoughts. Mothers may be struggling because They or their partners or family members cannot work and they may be scared that there is no […]
The situation with COVID-19 is very difficult and has led to many changes in how services work. You might face difficulties at a clinic, police station or when you use health or social services. Service providers are also trying to manage with new ways of doing things and they may not always knowwhat the newest […]
It is normal to be worried during this difficult time of COVID-19. Sometimes the worry or stress, or just not being able to see other people, can lead to depression. How will you know if you are depressed? Here are some things to look out for: You feel down, depressed or hopeless. You are ‘thinking […]
Everyone is worried during this difficult time of COVID-19. This is a normal way of reacting to a very abnormal situation. But, for some people, the worry, stress and fear can become too much. How can you tell if you are worrying too much? You are extremely worried about getting COVID-19 (even though you are […]
As a mother, you don’t just care for yourself, you are also looking after your children, and often after other people in the house as well. So, you could be experiencing a lot of stress and worries during the epidemic of COVID-19. You might be having scary thoughts about getting the virus: “What if something […]
Families can be experiencing a lot of stress during the COVID-19 crisis. Families may be stuck at home together, the bread winner may not be able to work and may be worried about how they are going to survive financially. Some family members may be drinking or taking drugs to deal with the stress. All […]