Safety Plans

          A safety plan is a written plan of what to do to help keep a person as safe as possible. You can memorize your plan.

·        Go to places where you feel comfortable and safe.

·        Let someone know where you are and who you are with.

·        Always carry a phone number of someone you can call if you feel uncomfortable or are being hurt.

·        Know other ways to get home, for example: a car, a friend, or even a cab. Know where to find help.

·        Call 911 in an emergency, or your local domestic violence program at 639-1123.

·        Let family, friends, and neighbors know a code word so that you can ask for help without alerting the abusive person.

If you’ve left an abusive relationship, there are additional steps you can take to keep yourself safe:

·        Vary your schedule

·        Take a different way to class, or walk home at a different time

·        Walk home with friends

·        Avoid contact with your ex-boyfriend or ex-girlfriend. Don’t hesitate to call police or ask for help.

·        Talk to someone about blocking the abuser’s phone calls

Talk to someone who can help –

You are not alone!

For more information, call the Office of Substance Abuse & Sexual Assault Education at 831-5709, or the Women’s Resource Center at 639-1123.