Increasing Safety in the Relationship

Safety Plan

Increasing Safety in the Relationship

I have important phone numbers accessible. The phone nearest to my home/apartment is located at:

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I can tell these people about the violence and ask them to call the police if they hear suspicious noises coming from my home/apartment:

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I can leave extra money, car keys, clothes, and copies of documents with: ______

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In case I leave, I will have important documents in an easy to reach place. If it isn't possible for me to keep important documents in my possession, I will try to have copies made.

Increasing Safety When the Relationship is Over:

I can obtain a protection order from the following places and keep it near me at all times:

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I can leave a copy of my protection order with this person:

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I will inform these people to call the police if my partner is observed near my residence:

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I can tell my roommate and a person at work about my situation and ask them to screen my calls:

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I can change the locks; install metal doors, smoke detectors, a security system, and outdoor motion sensor lights.

If I feel down and ready to return to a potentially abusive situation, I can attend local support groups, call CASAS (360.650.3700), or call these people for support:

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