Safety Planning

Although you cannot control your (ex) partner's violence or abuse, it may be possible to increase your own and your children's safety.

Creating a safety plan involves taking steps and making plans in advance to prepare for the possibility of further violence.

This section includes both quick safety planning tips and a more comprehensive safety planning tool.

The safety plan information offered here includes many suggestions and ideas about what you can do, but keep in mind you do not have to do everything right away.

You're the only one who knows the safest time to leave.