Breaking the Silence:Domestic Abuse Awareness

Break the Silence is a short domestic abuse awareness book designed to help readers recognise abuse, understand its different forms and respond safely when someone needs support.

Through accessible education, personal reflection and poetry, Boitumelo Mafavuke explores physical, psychological and emotional, financial and economic, and sexual abuse. The book highlights how abuse can affect individuals, children, families and wider society, while challenging the common assumption that someone experiencing abuse can simply “leave.”

Written for everyday readers as well as teachers, healthcare professionals, support workers, counsellors, faith communities and others who may encounter people affected by abuse, Break the Silence encourages informed, compassionate and safety-conscious responses.

Domestic abuse is everyone’s business.

Recognise abuse. Break the silence. Respond safely.