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I may not be able to control my abuser's
violence, but there are things I can do to
protect myself. Friends, family and co-workers
can help protect me if they know that I have
been abused and that I am still in danger.
The steps that follow are my plan to lead
me to safety and protect myself in the event
of further abuse.
To increase my safety,
I can do some or all of the following:
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1. When I have to talk to my abuser in person,
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I can _________________________________________________________.
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2. When I talk to my abuser on the phone,
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I can _________________________________________________________.
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3. I will make up a "code word" for my family, co-workers,
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or friends, so they know when to call for help for me.
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My code word is _______________________________________________.
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4. When I feel a fight coming on, I will try to move
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to a place that is lowest risk for getting hurt
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such as ________________________ (at work)
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________________________________ (at home)
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or _____________________________ (in public)
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5. I can tell my family, co-workers, boss,
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or a friend about my situation.
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I feel safe telling: __________________________________________.
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6. I can use an answering machine or ask my co-workers,
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friends or other family members to screen my calls and visitors.
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I have the right to not receive harassing phone calls.
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I can ask _______________________ (home)
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or ____________________ (work) to help screen my phone calls.
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7. I can keep change for phone calls with me at all times.
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I can call any of the following people for assistance
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or support if necessary and can ask them to call the police
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if they see my abuser bothering me.
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friend_____________________________________
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relative___________________________________
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co-worker__________________________________
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counselor__________________________________
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shelter____________________________________
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other______________________________________
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8. When leaving work
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I can: ___________________________________________________________.
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9. When walking, riding or driving home, if problems occur,
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I can: ____________________________________________________________.
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10. I can attend a support group for women
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who have been abused.
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Support groups are held: ______________________________
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at ___________________________________________________________ .
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11. Telephone Numbers I Need to Know:
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Police/Sheriffs Department: __________________________________
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Probation Officer: ___________________________________________
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Domestic Violence/Sexual Assault Program: ____________________
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Counselor: ___________________________________________________
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Clergy Person: _______________________________________________
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Attorney: ____________________________________________________
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Other: _______________________________________________________
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