6 ThingsVictims of Abuse Expect on Their First Call for Help

The First Call for Help

For a victim of abuse, picking up the phone and calling the police is rarely a simple or impulsive decision. It's usually the result of countless sleepless nights, moments of fear, isolation, and the exhausting calculation of risk versus hope. By the time a victim makes that first call, they’ve likely already been through more than anyone should bear.

And in that fragile, pivotal moment, they are placing all of their of trust in the person on the other end of the line—or the one who shows up at their door.