Responses to Domestic Violence Crisis Calls It is about 2:45 on a weekday afternoon. You receive a phone call from a woman who explains that her husband is abusive to her. She also notes that he is...

Responses to Domestic Violence Crisis Calls

It is about 2:45 on a weekday afternoon. You receive a phone call from a woman who explains that her husband is abusive to her. She also notes that he is not at home, which is why she is making the call now. She further states that she is not sure what he would do if he knew she was talking to someone about the violence. After about 10 minutes on the phone, she becomes erratic and excited, stating that her husband has come home and she cannot talk any longer. She hangs up the phone.

Discussion Questions

1. What do you do?

2. What can you do?