How to help a victim of domestic violence

How to help a victim of domestic violence."20 people per minute are physically abused by an intimate partner in the U.S" says the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence.In Georgia, 76% of domestic violence victims are female and 24% are male, reports Safe Shelter.Here's 4 ways to help someone going through domestic violence:.Make Time for Them.Start a Conversation.Listen Without Judgment.Learn the Warning Signs:.Emotional signs range from:Low self-esteem, overly apologetic, changes in sleeping or eating patterns, anxious or on edge to substance abuse.Behavioral signs range from: Being withdrawn or distant, arriving late, increased privacy about personal life, and isolation. .If you or anyone you know is a victim of domestic violence, please call the Georgia Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-33-HAVEN (42836). For those outside of Georgia, call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 800-799-7233 or text START to 88788