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Home > Child Protection in Families Experiencing Domestic Violence > Child Protection in Families Experiencing Domestic Violence: Appendix H: Safety Plans

Child Protection in Families Experiencing Domestic Violence. [CD-ROM Version]
User Manual Series (2003)
Author(s):  Office on Child Abuse and Neglect., Caliber Associates.
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Year Published:  2003
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Appendix H
Safety Plans

Safety Plan—Victim

I, Jane Smith, can do the following to pursue safety prior to and during a violent incident:

  1. I can have my purse and car keys ready and place them in a closet near an exit door so that I can leave quickly.

  2. I can tell my neighbors about the violence and ask that they call the police if they hear yelling, screaming, or loud noises coming from my house.

  3. I can teach my children how to use the telephone to call 911 and provide our address and phone number.

  4. I will use "TIME" as the code word with my children, relatives, and friends so they can call for help.

  5. If I have to leave my home, I will go to the shelter for battered women or my friend's home.

  6. When I expect we are going to have an argument, I will try to move to a space that is lowest risk such as the foyer or back hall where the doors are located.

  7. I will tell my children to go to their room or to my neighbor's home. I will tell them NOT to intervene when we are arguing or if a violent incident occurs.


Safety Plan—Child
  1. When my mom and I are not safe, I will not try to stop the fighting. I will go to my room or to my next-door neighbor's home.

  2. If I call the police for help, I will dial 911 and tell them:

    • My name is Jack Smith.
    • I need help.
    • Send the police.
    • Someone is hurting my mom.

  3. My address is 5011 Crooked Oak Lane. I will remember not to hang up until the police get there.

  4. A code word for "help" or "I'm scared" is ___________.

  5. I will practice this with my mom every night.



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