My Safety Plan
What is a Safety Plan?
A safety plan involves identifying the steps you will take if you suspect violence is likely to occur or if you find yourself in a violent situation. Safety planning helps keep you and your children out of harm's way. It prepares your family in advance to avoid further violence.
The following plan was adapted from information provided in several published Domestic Violence/Woman Abuse Safety Plans. In particular, we have referred to plans developed by the Peel Committee Against Woman Abuse, Kathy Cawthon, Metropolitan Nashville Police Department and Women's Community House.
My Personal Safety Plan
While I do not have control over my abuser's violence, I can make myself and my children safer by planning actions that will help us deal with the abuse.
I will use this plan as a guide and reminder to help me find ways to be safe. If I am concerned that my abuser will find a printout, I will write the points I believe apply to me on a separate piece of paper and hide it in a safe place.
I will review and update this plan on a regular basis so that I will be ready in case my situation changes.
My safety plan will include answers to questions such as:
Ø Who I can call for help?
Ø Where can my children or I go for help?
Ø What are the signs that a violent interaction are imminent?