RDVCC
Safety Planning For Teens
An abusive relationship is a very scary thing. Being prepared is the best way to help keep you safe. Think ahead and use your resources, you can call us at any time to assist in creating a more individualized plan for you. You should think ahead about ways to be safe if you are in a dangerous or potentially dangerous relationship. Here are some things to consider in designing your own safety plan.
- Make a list of who you can talk with about your situation.
- What people at school can you tell in order to be safe--teachers, principal, counselors, security?
- Consider changing your school locker or passwords for things like myspace and facebook.
- Consider changing your route to/from school or work.
- Use a buddy system for going to school/work and other activities; make sure people know where you are.
- Plan. What resources do you have? A Cell Phone? A Car?
- Keep a journal describing the abuse.
- Change your phone numbers and get rid of any cell phones or computers the abuser gave you in case they contain a GPS tracking device.
- Keep spare change, calling cards, number of the local shelter (1-866-841-6229), number of someone who could help you and any restraining orders with you at all times.
- Plan:where could you go quickly to get away from an abusive person?
- If appropriate keep a bag packed with clothes, money and your written safety plan in case an emergency comes up.
