Abuse is a Verb: How to talk and write about abuse (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781399956338)

Abuse is such a big word. Most of us don't want to say or do the wrong thing, but we don't always know what the right thing is. Whether the topic of abuse is brand new to you or if you are a seasoned domestic abuse worker, in this book, Natalie Collins offers helpful principles and practical ideas to ensure you can communicate effectively about abuse and avoid contributing to further pain or difficulty. With sections on wider responses, the ways we can most helpfully speak to (and about) those who have been subjected to abuse, and how we can hold those who

perpetrate abuse to account, this engaging and easy-to-read resource is a must!