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This plan is not to encourage sinful abandonment or divorce. It is for the express purpose of protecting the innocent.
Keeping a victim safe requires much more than completing a form. Ask
her about language barriers, areas of control such as her work or
school schedule. What nights are safer, when is he out? She has a lot
to consider since her greatest danger is the seven hours after she
leaves or decides to. Never confront an offender before his victim’s
safety plan is in place.
Download Safety Plan (pdf)
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DURING THE CONFLICT
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List the High-Risk Zones in Your Home: e.g. kitchen, bathrooms, stored weapons
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LOCATIONS FOR SAFETY
First choice is _______________________ Phone ______________ Cell_________
Address ___________________________ Contact person _____________________
Second choice is _____________________ Phone ______________Cell _________
Address _____________________________Contact person ____________________
Third Choice is ________________________Phone ______________Cell _________
Address _____________________________Contact person ____________________
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you need to call for assistance and/or counsel, please refer to the
contact sheet for help. Document instructions from your Care Team as
well as harassing calls from your offender”
OTHER THINGS TO DO
Familiarize yourself with the exits, including low-lying windows or basement windows
Safe storage for extra purse and keys – keeping an extra set is a
must. Use a magnet key holder for a hidden key.
Get duplicate identification cards and credit or debit cards; remove name off joint accts. for safety.
Get cash, prescription drugs, medical records, contacts, workbook, and clothing for you/children
Advise only safe, trusting neighbors about the abuse and instruct them to call 911 if needed
Pick an alternative plan and inform trusted support team
Train the children on 911 calls and develop a special code to use
during conflict for the children to call 911. They should know the
address, names, and phone numbers very well.
Secure your cyber-space. Get help with this if needed
Disengage GPS device on your cell phone to prevent the oppressor from
stalking and tracking your safety destinations. [This could endanger
others as well, i.e. shelter staff, etc.]
PACK THE FOLLOWING:
Children’s favorite toys and blankets
Baby items including infant thermometer, syringe, vitamins, swabs, etc.
Watch, Jewelry and Sentimental items
Disposable camera
Some things can be packed and mailed to a safe place. Travel as light as possible.
Take your time to plan
If possible, move accounts to a completely different bank for financial safety.
If you retain residence, CHANGE LOCKS, inform police of this and why,
so that in the event he breaks in before an emergency hearing, the
police know the story.
Complete an abuse history report even if you have never called the
police at the time of the violence. Always ask to speak to the
“domestic violence” unit.
Report all violence that the children have seen, heard, or were involved. This is extremely serious.
Under no circumstances should she ever give the children any information that alienates one parent from the other.
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DOCUMENTS NEEDED FOR YOU AND YOUR CHILDREN Make 3 Copies (Put originals in safety deposit box; hide one set in bag; and give one set to lawyer or team member)
Birth certificates
School records
Medical records
Immunizations
Food Stamps
Social Security cards
Legal documents (i.e., restraining order or [T.P.O], marriage certificate and/or divorce papers)
Tax records
Work permits
Green cards
Passports
Address book
Lease, rental, or house deed
Mortgage papers
Bank statements
Credit reports/dates/ obtain professional advice to protect or build credit.
Copy of household expense worksheet
Welfare ID
Insurance papers: medical/dental, car, life, house
Photos of injuries
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