| 1) |
Safety in a violent incident: Violence cannot always be
avoided, but some tactics may be used to increase the safety of battered
victims. |
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1. |
Practice escape and teach children. |
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2. |
Use code or signal with family or children to indicate the need for
the police. |
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3. |
Keep purse and keys safe and accessible. |
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4. |
Tell someone about the abuse and to call police if they suspect something. |
| 2) |
Safety when preparing to leave: Leaving must be down with
careful planning to avoid increased danger from the batterer. |
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1. |
Leave money, SS cards, important documents, and extra clothes hidden
in a safe place. |
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2. |
Learn the local Domestic Violence Program's hotline number. |
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3. |
Keep change for phone calls with you always. Avoid any calls that might
show up on your phone bill. |
| 3) |
Safety in residence: Victims can increase safety in their
own residence. |
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1. |
Change your locks on your doors. |
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2. |
Teach children to make collect calls. |
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3. |
Tell everyone close to you that your partner no longer lives with you
and to report any observations. |
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4. |
Purchase smoke detectors, security lights, window bars, and rope ladders
if necessary. |
| 4) |
Safety with a PFA. After a PFA
order has been attained |
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1. |
Keep protection order with you at all times. |
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2. |
Give copies to place of employment, schools, and police department where
you live. Inform family and friends that you have a PFA
. |
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3. |
Call your local Domestic Violence Program if you have any questions. |
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4. |
Call the police if a violation occurs and report it to your Domestic
Violence Program Advocate. |
| 5) |
Safety on the job and in public |
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1. |
Inform boss, other employees, and security of your current situation. |
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2. |
Ask another person to screen phone calls. |
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3. |
When leaving, walk to car/home with others. |
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4. |
Avoid being alone after dark. |
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5. |
When driving, if you are being followed, go to the police station and
blow the horn. |
