safety planning

preparation is vital in order to improve the safety of victims and their families.

Follow these guidelines to aid in safety preparation.

put some money aside in a safe place.

Have a secure, easily accessible location to set aside some cash to use in an emergency.

Pack Away Some Essentials

Pack a few clothes and essentials such as medicines, important documents and phone numbers.

Get spare keys for the house and cars.

Keep a spare key for your house and car in a secure location.

Alert Neighbors of Possible violence

If possible, tell the neighbors to call the police if they overhear or see signs of violence.

Have a phone accessible

Keep your phone charged and turn off location services. Keep important numbers such as the Crisis Line and Law Enforcement saved, make sure to save them under other names so the abusive partner will not know if they find the phone.

Review your safety plan

Study and check your plans as often as possible in order to know the safest way to leave your abuser.

in an emergency

• Stay Away From The Kitchen (Knives, Forks, Ice Picks, Etc. Can Be Used As Weapons.)

• Stay Away From Rooms With No Windows Or Doorways That Can Be Easily Blocked.

• If Possible, Get Out Of The House And Try To Call 911. Automatically Say Your Name And Location Before Reporting The Type Of Emergency You Are Reporting On.

• Develop A Code Word With Friends, Neighbors, And Relatives To Use In Case Of Emergency.

• Teach Children To Stay Out Of The Violence, Even If They Want To Help. Teach Them To Call 911 And Give A Name, Address, And Phone Numbers.

• If Law Enforcement Comes, Tell Him/Her Exactly What Happened.

• Talk To Someone You Trust. Tell Them What Is Happening.

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