Safety Plan


What is a safety plan? According to The National Domestic Violence Hotline, "A safety plan is a personalized, practical plan that includes ways to remain safe while in a relationship, planning to leave, or after you leave. Safety planning involves how to cope with emotions, tell friends and family about the abuse, take legal action and more."




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