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   Currently in a relationship:  

  • Have a safe place to go if an argument occurs (try to avoid rooms without
    exits and with weapons).
  • Create a list of safe people to contact.
  • Keep change with you at all times.
  • If a police officer comes, tell him/her what happened; get his/her name &
    badge number.
  • Memorize all important numbers.
  • Create "code word" or "sign" and inform all family, friends, teachers or co-
    workers so they know when to call for help.
  • Know what you will say to your partner if he\she becomes violent.
      Recently in a relationship:

  • Change your phone number and screen calls.
  • Keep a record of all contacts, messages, injuries or other incidents involving
    the abuser.
  • Change locks, if the abuser has a key.
  • Avoid staying alone.
  • Have a plan to get away if confronted by an abuser.
  • If you must meet your abuser, do it in a public place.
  • Vary your routine.
  • Notify school and work contacts.
  • Call a shelter for survivors of domestic abuse.   
At work:

  • Keep a copy of your protective order at work.
  • Give a picture and description of the abuser to security and coworkers.
  • Inform your supervisors, they may be able to make it harder for the abuser
    to find you.
  • Never go to lunch alone.
  • Ask someone to walk you to your car or to the bus.
  • Save all voice mail and e-mail messages from the abuser.
  • Your employer may be able to help you find community resources.
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