If you feel frightened, controlled, hurt, or unsafe in your home, what you are experiencing matters. Abuse is never your fault. Huis Jabes exists to provide safety, clarity, and support to women who need a way out of abusive situations. You deserve dignity, protection, and the opportunity to rebuild your life.

Domestic abuse does not always involve physical violence. It often includes patterns of behaviour intended to control, intimidate, or isolate which may include:

• Emotional or psychological abuse
• Coercive or controlling behaviour
• Physical or sexual violence
• Financial control or deprivation
• Digital monitoring or harassment
• Threats or intimidation

If you recognise these signs in your life or in someone you care about, support is available.

If you are concerned that someone you know may be experiencing abuse, your response can make a meaningful difference. Listen without judgement. Avoid asking why she has not left, as leaving is often the most complex and dangerous stage of abuse. What matters most is belief, reassurance, and letting her know that support exists. Encourage her to reach out to Huis Jabes when she feels ready.

If you need guidance, reassurance, or someone to listen, please contact us. We will respond with care and help you understand the support options available.

A protection order can provide legal protection by limiting contact with an abuser. We can offer guidance, documentation support, and reassurance throughout this process.