Whatdo you do when you witness abuse in action??
@showmethecash (122)
United States
April 2, 2007 9:22pm CST
Would you walk away and ignore it or would you call the cops or someone/thing to stop it and run interferance???
Do you know that it is a proven fact that most people will do nothing when they witness abuse especially if they know other people are witnessing it. They say that most people rely on the fact that they think others will do something when in fact they are thinking the same exact way.
Ive been abused before and I report it but I know many do not? What do you do when you witness abuse of any kind???
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@xXxTRICKxXx (368)
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3 Apr 07
i have once before steped in with my mate when we saw guy late night seemed to be abusing a woman, i didnt know if we sould of called the police wich we did anyway still no saying what it could of got to by the time they arrived, we did not help that much i dont feel because we only scard him away, i was all shaken god only knows how she felt. it would be the wrong thing to do if you watch somthing happen you can try and provent.
@showmethecash (122)
• United States
3 Apr 07
Thank you so much for trying to do something, like I stated above I was one that was a victim in a domestic violence. Many many times people would witness and never do nothing no matter how horrid I looked or how loud I may have screamed. I was so young and thought he was the love of my life and I didnt know how to leave or ask for help because I was embarrased. Finally after he put me in the hospital, the good old state of Maryland, USA took over the charges and it was out of my hands (Can you believe I tried to drop the charges, but thank god I couldnt) Im no longer with him but I do have 2 boys by him and he hasnt tried to contact them in 4 years come June 07.
Im very thankful for people like you who do try to run interferance because the ones being abused are to weak, scared, or embarrased to do anything about it themselves and the outsiders either cheer it on or hide and get away because they dont want to get involved (even though it could save someones life). Even if you think it didnt do anything!!!! Thank you
Also, thanks for the post!
@xXxTRICKxXx (368)
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3 Apr 07
I guess there is clearly no sence of meaning why these people have to act like they do and there is nothing there can be done stopping this type of thing from starting but there is away of it stopping, i dont know why you or any other should feel you shouldnt say anything to anyone about what is happening because that is how it stoppes, i feel bad reading your reply to my post and do hope you the best never think twice about telling someone they will only be there to back you up, just that 5 minuets of talking stops a lifetime of pain take care. :)
@ItTakesAllSorts (4096)
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3 Apr 07
I remember being in the car one day and I witnessed a man very aggressively pulling a woman along the road. They went into a house and as he closed the door I saw him push her violently.
I became really upset and made my partner stop the car and call the police. I know that if someone makes a call to them, they have to go and investigate it.
They may have just been having an argument, but my instinct told me something was not right.
I am glad we called the police just incase it was serious.
Years ago I was nearly mugged by someone but I stupidly fought back and they ran off. While this was happening I saw a man walk straight past me, look but he carried on walking. I think I was more angry and upset by this mans reaction than the idiot who went for my bag. I felt completely deserted and quite alone, which was not a nice experience.
I suppose alot of people will just ignore what is happening or not even care for their fellow man.
Although I know I would not be strong enough to fight a man off if I saw someone in trouble, I would not walk off, but would call the police.
@showmethecash (122)
• United States
3 Apr 07
Im sorry that you had to witness 1st hand what Im talking about, its truly an awful thing to experience. Im glad you to are ok and made it through. But that is exactly what I mean. Most people will look but have no intention on helping, then when it gets worse or no longer entertaining they leave. Thanks for being strong and keep on!!! Thanks for the post!
@showmethecash (122)
• United States
3 Apr 07
Thats excellent thank you for being someone thats willing to do something!! Also thanks for the post!
@sapphiresage (431)
• United States
3 Apr 07
What kind of abuse are you speaking of? There are many kinds and levels of abuse, and some things that are debatable as to whether they are abuse at all or not. What you might consider abuse might not be considered abuse by others.
@sapphiresage (431)
• United States
3 Apr 07
If I had firsthand knowledge of it, and SAW it happen, and was SURE that I was seeing what I thought I was seeing, then yes, I'd report it.
But I feel you have to be very careful with those things, because the merest accusation can ruin an innocent person's life.
