In recent days, the incident of a man tattooing and assaulting a woman in the lobby of a Sky Central apartment building (176 Dinh Cong, Hanoi) has continued to cause controversy.
Doctor of practical psychology on Love, Marriage and Family Happiness - vera Ha Anh shared with Lao Dong Newspaper reporters about the issue of behavior in apartments.
After the case of a man assaulting a woman at a Sky Central apartment building, can experts share the necessary skills to safely and effectively respond when witnessing or facing violence?
- First of all, we need to consider the level of danger to calculate whether direct interception is at a dangerous level, and at the same time find ways to create barriers or call more support people to reduce risks.
People need to quickly alarm by phone, bell or ask security guards and neighbors for help, and immediately call 113 for authorities to intervene promptly.
If the situation allows and ensures safety, recording images, videos or recordings will be important legal evidence to help the authorities handle the right person, the right crime.
In case you are forced to interact with the subject, you need to keep your voice calm, confident and avoid agitating the other person.
In addition, master basic escape techniques such as covering the head and face, finding the nearest exit or taking advantage of surrounding objects for self-defense.
skills in responding to violence not only protect yourself but also contribute to preventing serious consequences for others.
Many people think that violence against women is becoming a serious problem in society, what do experts think about this?
- Violence against women is not only a personal issue, but a social problem.
It causes physical and mental damage, and leaves long-term consequences for families, especially children.
This is even more worrying when in some environments, violent behavior is taken lightly or ignored.
As women, we need to clearly recognize our own value, understand that no one has the right to insult or abuse us, no matter in any relationship.
Always prepare a safe arsenal including emergency phone numbers, self-defense skills and legal knowledge to protect your rights when needed.
When being abused, it is important to speak up promptly. Seek immediate help from relatives, neighbors, security guards or organizations supporting women.
practicing escape and emergency behavior skills will help you avoid falling into a paralyzed state due to fear.
In addition, proactively build a support network by maintaining good relationships with neighbors, participating in community groups so that when needed, there will be people to protect them.
And most importantly, don't be silent. The victim's silence can continue and make the violence worse.
According to experts, is it easy for conflicts between residents in community places such as apartments to arise? And how should it be addressed?
- Conflicts between residents are inevitable in a collective living environment, but the way to resolve them will determine whether the conflict becomes an opportunity to understand or the origin of violence.
An effective solution is to prioritize peaceful communication. When there is a disagreement, residents should discuss directly in a spirit of respect, avoid insulting or threatening each other.
Management boards and residents' representative boards can act as intermediaries, listening and resolving disputes before tensions escalate.
Each building should also have a clear code of conduct, along with sanctions for violent or disruptive acts, and organize cohessive activities such as community events, interest groups or life skills sharing sessions for residents to better understand each other and reduce the possibility of conflict.
In case the conflict exceeds the safety limit, ask for intervention from the police or local authorities to protect residents.
I believe that when everyone knows how to manage emotions, communicate respectfully and put safety first, we will no longer have to witness heartbreaking scenes of violence like in the past.
Thank you for sharing!
