Safety Plans: A crux of supporting those in relationships where domestic violence is occuring

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Introduction

 By now we hope that our blog posts have given our readers an idea on what domestic violence is and the different forms it can take. We also hope to have conveyed how difficult it can be to leave relationships steeped in domestic violence and because we understand this, the next thing we want to discuss with you all is the a tool that can keep those experiencing domestic violence safe during, while leaving, and after leaving a domestic abuse relationship- the safety plan.

What is a Safety Plan?

 Simply put, a safety plan is a tool tailored to an individual that can help a person stay safe. Safety plans provide safety in a relationship, can help a person prepare to leave an abusive relationship, and can provide support after a relationship has ended.

 Examples of Safety Plans

 There are different types of safety plans for different types of situations. There are plans that provide safety to those living with an abusive partner, safety plans for people with children, safety planning for those who share pets, safety planning during pregnancy , and safety plans to provide emotional support. One of the more important safety plans are those for people who are planning to leave a relationship. Safety plans can include resources and supports from outside agencies such as restraining or protective orders and places to go once an abusive relationship has been left.

You can learn more about each type of the safety plans listed above by visiting the website below

https://www.thehotline.org/help/path-to-safety/

 Resources

The questions located on the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence's website which are accessible by clicking the link below can help a person start to create their safety plan and include questions that are aimed at giving you people and places to turn too in the event you need to exit an abusive relationship.

https://ncadv.org/personalized-safety-plan

Please also look at the checklist located on the domestic violence resource center's website (accessible via hyperlink or by clicking below) which covers a lot of important information including the types of legal papers and items a person should gather as part of a safety plan.

https://www.dvrc-or.org/safety-planning/

Sources

 https://www.thehotline.org/help/path-to-safety/

 https://ncadv.org/personalized-safety-plan

 https://www.dvrc-or.org/safety-planning/

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