When we suspect someone we care about is in an unsafe relationship, our gut instinct may be to tell them to end it, criticize, or control the situation. That’s coming from a genuine place of caring, compassion, and anxiety about keeping them safe. But those approaches may backfire and result in defensiveness, anger, or shutting down. Check out this resource for some ideas on questions to ask that empower people to think critically for themselves about their relationships and safety.