Responding to Disclosures of Domestic Violence
You are not responsible for rescuing the victim or fixing their situation! The victim is a survivor who has asked for help — you can point them in the right direction. Because you are not a trained professional, a thorough assessment or couseling session is not your goal. Your response to a disclosure of domestic violence should consist of 3 things:

1. Empathetic understanding
2. Providing choices and referrals
3. Lethality checklist/Safety planning