A safety plan can help survivors prepare for and respond to abuse at home, school, work, and other places that they go to as well as how to stay safe while going to court or when the person who abused them gets out of jail.
It’s especially important to create a safety plan if you are thinking of leaving an abusive relationship as violence often escalates during this time.
For help creating a safety plan, contact a SCCADVASA member organization near you or visit one of the links below to learn more.
Resources from the National Domestic Violence Hotline:
Create Your Personal Safety Plan Online Tool
Safety Planning While Living with an Abusive Partner
Safety Planning During Pregnancy
Safety Planning for Holidays and Weekends
Safety Planning Around Firearms
Resources from WomensLaw.org:
Staying Safe When Your Abuser Gets Out of Jail
Survivor Safety While Using Social Media
Most victims of domestic violence tell a friend or family member about the abuse before reporting it. Would you know what to say or do?
Download the “5 Ways to Help Someone Experiencing Domestic Violence” Flyer