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Red Flag Checker
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Recognising early warning signs can make the difference between a healthy connection and a harmful one. Red flags aren't always obvious. They often start as subtle patterns of control, manipulation or disrespect that slowly erode confidence and independence.
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Who are you thinking about?
18 short statements, about 3 minutes. Answer with whatever feels closest. There are no right or wrong answers.
What you noticed
Your words are sent securely to our AI provider, Anthropic, to write your reflection. DAfree never sees or stores them, they are not used to train AI, and nothing is saved on this device. Leave out names and anything that could identify someone.
What's been happening?
Reading carefully
This usually takes 10 to 30 seconds.
What the assistant noticed
The red flags, in your words
Healthy signs
Your text
Gentle next steps
Questions to sit with
Support and resources
- 999 If you or someone else is in danger. On a mobile and unable to speak, press 55 when asked.
- 0808 2000 247 National Domestic Abuse Helpline, free and confidential, 24 hours a day.
- 0808 801 0327 Men's Advice Line, Monday to Friday, 10am to 5pm.
- 116 123 Samaritans, free, any time, day or night.
The Awareness Assistant uses AI. It can misread things, and it only sees what you wrote. It is for education and awareness, not a diagnosis, an assessment or professional advice.
This tool is for education and awareness only. It is not a diagnosis, an assessment or professional advice.
If something felt familiar
You don't have to work it out alone.
Emergency
999If you are in danger. On a mobile and can't speak? Stay on the line and press 55 when asked.
Men's Advice Line
0808 801 0327For men experiencing domestic abuse. Run by Respect. Monday to Friday, 10am to 5pm.
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Disclaimer for the DAfree Awareness Assistant
The DAfree Awareness Assistant is designed for education and awareness only. It aims to help users recognise potential red flags and unhealthy behaviour patterns in relationships.
It does not provide professional, medical, legal or counselling advice, nor does it diagnose or assess individual situations.
DAfree does not collect, store or share any personal information through this tool. Your text is sent securely to our AI provider, Anthropic, only to generate your reflection, and it is never saved by DAfree.
If you feel unsafe, threatened or unsure about your situation, please reach out for help using the helplines on this page. If you or someone else is in danger, call 999.
You are not alone: help and understanding are always available.