Safety Planning
A safety plan is a resource to use to keep you safe during a violent situation or to help prevent you from being in a violent or unsafe situation. A safety plan should be made specifically to each individual’s needs and specific situation. They may include information about the following:
- How and when to leave
- Where to go
- Who to rely on to help including contact information
- Additional protections to put in place to possibly stay gone for good
- Financial Considerations
- Getting personal documents together
- Considering any medical needs