To increase my safety and the safety of my family, I can do some or all of the following:
1. When I have to talk to my abuser in person, I can:
2. When I talk to my abuser on the phone, I can:
3. I will make up a "code word" for my family, co-workers, or friends, so they know when to call for help for me. My code word is:
4. When I feel a fight coming on, I will try to move to a place that is lowest risk for getting hurt such as:
or (at work):
or:
(at home) (in public)
5. I can tell my family, co-workers, boss, or a friend about my situation. I feel safe telling:
6. I can use an answering machine or ask my co-workers, friends or other family members to screen my calls and visitors. I have the right to not receive harassing phone calls. I can ask:
to help screen (home) (work) my phone calls.
7. I can keep change for phone calls with me at all times. I can call any of the following people for assistance or support if necessary and can ask them to call the police if they see my abuser bothering me.
friend:
relative:
co-worker:
counselor:
shelter:
other:
8. When leaving work I can:
9. When walking, riding or driving home, if problems occur, I can:
10. I can attend a support group for women who have been abused. Support groups are held:
at:
11. Telephone Numbers I Need to Know:
Police/Sheriffs Department:
Probation Officer:
Domestic Violence/Sexual Assault Program:
Counselor:
Clergy Person:
Attorney:
Other:
The above was adapted from the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence.
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