You may not be able to control the abuse that is being inflicted on you but you can take steps to protect yourself and anyone else who is affected – children for example.
Safety planning can help with this.
Be prepared for an emergency
Think about your options carefully and think about what you could do in an emergency situation.
Everyday safety
There are certain things you can do to try and increase your safety.
Ways your Domestic Abuse Practitioner can help
Your Domestic Abuse Practitioner may be able to help with the following:
Home security
Taking action to prevent abuse
Your Domestic Abuse Practitioner can help:
They can also advise on:
Planning to leave
If you are planning to leave, contact us for tailored safety advice and guidance on 01744 743200. As well as safety planning, your domestic abuse practitioner can provide help and support around moving for your safety.
Safe2Speak can offer support to help you access refuge space if you are no longer safe at home and need to move immediately.
If it’s an emergency & you are in immediate risk or danger, always contact 999.
If it is not accessible or safe for you to make a telephone call to Safe2Speak in the first instance- you can contact the National Domestic Abuse Helpline for online support.
As well as reaching out for specialist support in advance if you can, here are some things you might want to consider if you’re planning to leave
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