Legal Notice

Safety Planning
1. Recognize the Abuse
● Understand the signs of abuse, such as controlling behavior, threats, and physical

violence.
2. Create a Safety Plan
● Escape plan: Know how to leave quickly (identify exits and safe places).
● Code word: Create a signal to ask for help without alerting the abuser.

3. Prepare an Emergency Kit
● Pack important items: IDs, money, medications, phone, keys, and documents.
Keep them in a safe, easily accessible place.

4. Secure Communication
● Use someone else's phone to contact help.
● Change your passwords and use secure apps to protect your privacy.

5. Use Domestic Violence Help
● Call hotlines or visit shelters for advice and protection.
● Consider a restraining order or protective order to keep the abuser away.

6. Protect Your Finances
● Open a separate bank account and keep money hidden from the abuser.
● Save emergency funds for a quick escape.

7. Tell Trusted People
● Inform family, friends, or neighbors about the situation and your safety plan.

8. Learn Self-Defense
● Take self-defense classes and carry personal safety tools like pepper spray.

9. Use Technology Wisely
● Use location-sharing apps with trusted people to track your whereabouts.
● Keep records of abusive incidents safely (photos, texts, or a journal).

10. Get Mental and Emotional Support
● Seek therapy or join support groups to help with emotional healing.

11. Plan for Children or Dependents
● If you have children, create a plan for their safety too and teach them how to get help.

12. Know Your Rights
● Learn about legal protections like restraining orders and available resources in your area.