Spot the Signs

What are the red flags?

There are times when we see friends/family members/work colleague’s behaviours change, this is of course not always due to domestic abuse, but it is imperative to view any changes as a possible indicator that someone could be experiencing abuse.

Credit: Safeguarding Partnership Board. Click here to download ‘Spot the Red Flags Toolkit’ PDF

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  • Is the person withdrawn, anxious, upset, or are they depressed, aggressive?

  • Do they seem overly positive/happy, masking emotions?

  • Is the person withdrawing and isolating from friends/family/colleagues?

  • Are they secretive about their home life?

  • Do they worry about their children being in the care of the other
    partner for too long?

Changes in behaviour and personality

Physical indicators

  • Are there visible injuries without a reason that would explain the injury?

  • Are they wearing makeup to cover up any injury?

  • Has there been a change in a manner of how they dress, are they dressing appropriately for the season?

  • Are they looking tired or stated they have sleep disorders?

Work effectiveness

  • Changes in the work pattern: is the person missing frequent days, going from being punctual to being late, does the person leave early or ask to leave early, is the person distracted from their job role, etc.

  • Reduction in quality of work: is the person missing meetings, are they able to meet deadlines, has their time management been affected.

  • Communication: is the person making more personal calls/emails/texts, are they avoiding certain calls/emails or text messages. Is the person avoiding going home and wanting extra hours?

  • Travel: Does the person have to leave straight away at the end of shift, avoiding keeping their partner waiting.

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