You may know someone who is experiencing abuse in their family or in their personal relationship. They may seem withdrawn - or you may have noticed your friend doesn't go out much.

You may be thinking that it's none of your business and you shouldn't interfere like 'what goes on in their relationship has nothing to do with me'. But helping is not interfering. If people we know and care about are being hurt then it will affect us too. Your support can make a huge difference to someone who is being abused.

Sometimes, people who are being abused feel very alone, and can often be too scared to talk about their situation because they have been threatened not to tell. Domestic violence is against the law and it is a criminal offence to threaten, harass or harm another person.

It is wrong and no one deserves to be abused.