​STRATEGIES FOR SAFETY PLANNING

(Adapted from The Violence Prevention Initiative Canada). 

How to prevent future Violence:

• Going to a shelter.

• Moving to another residence.

• Getting a peace bond.

• Hiding or disarming weapons.

• Changing schedules and routes to avoid being found.

How to protect yourself during a violent-incident:

• Having an escape route.

• Having the person seek shelter in a room where a door can be locked from inside,

• with a working phone available.

How to find services that can help:

• Hospitals

• Emergency Services 

• Rape and Sexual Assault Crisis Line

• Domestic Violence Crisis Line 

• Mental Health Crisis Line.

• Shelter/Transitional Housing

• Faith or spiritual community.

How to find emotional support:

• Exercise/yoga group.

• Hobby, art, music classes.

• Trusted friends and family.

• Peer support; support groups.

• Community groups.

How to get help in a crisis: 

• Cell phone.

• Emergency numbers on hand.

• Life-lines (personal security devices).

• Security system.

• Waving a towel in a window.

• Having secret code words with trusted family, neighbors or friends.