Tiraspol, 24 Lunacharsky Street
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What you can do to support someone facing domestic violence
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If someone close to you needs support
Let them know you’re there
  • Listen without judgement. It matters to feel heard and supported.
  • Don’t force them to talk. Let them decide what they want to share.
  • Don’t blame the victim. Even if they don’t leave the abuser, show compassion.
Help assess the situation
  • Ask if they are safe right now. Is there a threat to their life?
  • If there is immediate danger, look for a safe place urgently or contact the police.
  • Help them understand this is not normal. Many victims don’t realise they are experiencing violence.
Offer practical help
Think about what you can do:
  • help find temporary housing
  • share contacts of crisis centres
  • help with documents, money, transport
  • support them in speaking to a lawyer or psychologist
Don’t pressure them: leaving an abusive relationship is difficult, and the decision must be theirs.
Share information about support services
Our centre is in Tiraspol, 24 Lunacharsky Street.
We are always ready to help.
If there is a threat to life — act
  • Call the police or a crisis centre.
  • If they are afraid to call, offer to do it for them.
  • If they ask you not to intervene but the situation is critical, it’s still better to seek help.
If someone close to you needs support
Let them know you’re there
  • Listen without judgement. It matters to feel heard and supported.
  • Don’t force them to talk. Let them decide what they want to share.
  • Don’t blame the victim. Even if they don’t leave the abuser, show compassion.
Help assess the situation
  • Ask if they are safe right now. Is there a threat to their life?
  • If there is immediate danger, look for a safe place urgently or contact the police.
  • Help them understand this is not normal. Many victims don’t realise they are experiencing violence.
Offer practical help
Think about what you can do:
  • help find temporary housing
  • share contacts of crisis centres
  • help with documents, money, transport
  • support them in speaking to a lawyer or psychologist
Don’t pressure them: leaving an abusive relationship is difficult, and the decision must be theirs.
Share information about support services
Our centre is in Tiraspol, 24 Lunacharsky Street.
We are always ready to help.
If there is a threat to life — act
  • Call the police or a crisis centre.
  • If they are afraid to call, offer to do it for them.
  • If they ask you not to intervene but the situation is critical, it’s still better to seek help.
You’re already doing something important by thinking about this. Even simple support can become the first step toward safety.
Since 2010, we have provided direct support to survivors of violence and human trafficking, as well as people at risk. We develop education programmes and awareness campaigns.
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Since 2010, we’ve provided direct support to survivors of violence and human trafficking, as well as people at risk, and we develop education programmes and awareness campaigns.

This website was updated as part of the project “Small Grant in the Republic of Moldova: Ending Violence against Women — Strengthening the institutional capacity of the NPO ‘Women’s Initiatives’”, implemented by the NPO CSPI “Women’s Initiatives” with the financial support of Sweden.

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