A good safety plan lays out ways to stay safe in all areas of your life. For example, at home, at work, online, and in public.<\/p>\n
Here are some things to consider when making a safety plan.<\/p>\n
It can be helpful to:<\/p>\n
You may want to call 911 or the police if you or your children are in danger or hurt. See What happens if I call the police?<\/a><\/p>\n Think of a safe place you can go to, where your partner will not know to look for you, such as:<\/p>\n Before you go, try to:<\/p>\n Try to get legal advice about your situation, and keep proof of the abuse. You can:<\/p>\n When you leave, try to take these things with you:<\/p>\n You should also take these documents with you:<\/p>\n Luke’s Place has more information about preparing to leave home. See familycourtandbeyond.ca\/keep-safe\/leaving-home<\/a>.<\/p>\n Some staff at social services agencies, such as transitional support and housing workers, are trained to help make safety plans. Counselling agencies and crisis helplines can also help.<\/p>\n Part 10<\/a> lists legal and community resources for people who have been abused.<\/p>\nCreate a safe escape plan<\/h2>\n
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What to take with you<\/h2>\n
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