SEARCH Hello, what are you looking for? X SEARCH English IsiZulu Back END THE SILENCE We all have a role to play The basic facts about women abuse Signs of abuse Ending your silence Ending their silence Creating a safety plan Organisations that can help (NGO’S) What is gender-based violence? STORIES OF STRENGTH Books of Strength Wall of Strength DONATE FAQs WEAR YOUR SUPPORT SIGN UP Opens in new window The only way we can stop the cycle of domestic violence, is to come together and end the silence. This is a safe space for you to discover how to do that. Your way. The Basic facts about Women Abuse The Basic facts about Women Abuse The Basic Facts About Women Abuse SIgns of abuse SIgns of abuse Signs Of Abuse Ending YOUR Silence Ending YOUR Silence Ending YOUR Silence Ending THEIR Silence Ending THEIR Silence Ending THEIR Silence Creating a safety plan Creating a safety plan Creating A Safety Plan Organisations that can help (NGO’s) Organisations that can help (NGO’s) Organisations That Can Help (NGO’s) Opens in new window Ending Your Silence Short Term Speak to someone; a friend, family member, your HR department at work or someone in your community you trust. Start to make plans to leave and move out permanently: Arrange a place to stay, set money aside and seek employment if you are not currently employed. If possible, temporarily move out and find a safe space to stay. If you don't have a place to stay, there are shelters available. Contact a women’s organisation for help, support and legal advice. Long Term Share your story with a counsellor who is experienced in domestic abuse situations. Get a Domestic Violence Protection Order at your local Magistrate’s Court to protect yourself (and your children). Exercise your right to lay a charge of assault with the police. 2019 POWA (People Opposing Women Abuse), https://www.powa.co.za/POWA/
