[header] How to help your friend who is being abused [title] Set up a time to talk. [step] It's important that you establish a time and place where you can speak to your friend without fear of anyone overhearing your conversation. Your friend may be embarrassed of the situation, or worse, you could put your friend in danger by having the conversation where the abuser may overhear. 
[substeps] Tell your friend that you would like to set some time aside to speak one on one and in private. Let him or her know that it's important.