28/11/2025
Language matters.
The words we choose, consciously or unconsciously, have the power to assign blame to a victim, when the person who needs to be held accountable is the abuser.
Abuse is never a victim's fault, but if we use the wrong words, they will feel that it is.
Learn how to change the narrative by joining the campaign this at www.domesticabuseservices.org.uk
Find domestic abuse support in Kent and Medway: Emergency: call 999 (BLS - www.999bsl.co.uk app) Non-emergency: Call 0808 16 89 111 www.signlive.co.uk - search Victim Support Live chat: www.victimsupport.org.uk
Language matters.
The words we choose, consciously or unconsciously, have the power to assign blame to a victim, when the person who needs to be held accountable is the abuser.
Abuse is never a victim's fault, but if we use the wrong words, they will feel that it is.
Learn how to change the narrative by joining the campaign this at www.domesticabuseservices.org.uk
Find domestic abuse support in Kent and Medway: Emergency: call 999 (BLS - www.999bsl.co.uk app) Non-emergency: Call 0808 16 89 111 www.signlive.co.uk - search Victim Support Live chat: www.victimsupport.org.uk