Safety Planning, from WomensLaw.org
If you are thinking of ending an abusive relationship, plan ways to keep safe. There’s a chance the abuser will become more violent if you try to leave. A plan of actions to keep you safe can be called “safety planning”.
On the pages below, you can find information on different situations a victim can face, and ideas on how to stay safe. Not all of these suggestions will work for everyone, and some could be dangerous for you. You have to do what you think is best to keep yourself and your children safe. Here are organizations that can help.
To view all of the articles below, go to the WomensLaw website.
Tips on how to stay safe if you are being abused by an intimate partner.
Safety Tips for Stalking Victims
Tips for how to stay safe if you are a victim of stalking.
Things to consider when you have children and are planning to leave an abusive relationship.
Safety in a Confidential Address
If you have left an abusive home, or you are trying to keep the abuser away from your new confidential address, this page will provide tips for staying safe.
If you are going to see an abuser or stalker in court, here are some ideas on how to stay safe in the courthouse.
If you are a student, you may want to consider your safety at school as part of your overall safety plan.
If you live in a rural area or a small town, there are some extra things to keep in mind when you are trying to stay safe.
Safety While Using the Internet
There are ways that an abuser can access your email and also find out where you have been on the Internet. It is impossible to to hide all your tracks.
Safety While Using Social Media
How to stay safe on Facebook, Twitter and other social networks.
Safety When an Abuser Gets Out of Jail
Things to consider when the abuser is in jail or prison.
Last Reviewed: August 2, 2023