tell a gal P.A.L
Only 24% of Americans see a connection between domestic violence and economic abuse. You can help someone in need by telling a gal P.A.L.
Pass it On
Tell others that economic abuse is a part of domestic abuse. Talk
freely about domestic violence to break the taboo surrounding this
issue.
Tips on Starting the Conversation
With most circles of friends, or gal pals, no topic is off the
table—except when it comes to domestic violence. How can you get the
conversation started? Here are a few tips:
- Tell a Gal P.A.L. ® about this campaign and encourage them to donate a women’s suit
- Point them to a great Web site that every woman should know – ClickToEmpower.org
- Let
them face the facts: More than 70 percent of Americans are touched by
domestic violence either through personal experience or through someone
they know.
- Make a pact with the gal pals to be open and inform one another if they find themselves in an abusive situation
- Leverage
what’s happening in the news as conversation starters. For example, the
troubled economy is a segue to talk about how all women should protect
their personal finances and ways to prevent economic abuse
- Direct pals to the E-learning modules on ClickToEmpower.org
Do you suspect your gal pal is a domestic violence victim and don’t know what to do?
Click here for tips on ways to support her.