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DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SAFETY PLAN
For NE Protection Order Forms:
Online Nebraska Protection
Order Forms/Information
Whether you
stay or whether you leave a violent relationship, always have a safety
plan-even if you don’t think you will ever need it.
IF YOU
STAY, STAY SAFE
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Take care
not to “give away” your safety plan to your abuser.
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Listen to
your instincts-do whatever it takes to stay safe.
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Plan how
you will get away safely-no matter where you are.
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Memorize
the YWCA 24 Hour Hot Line (345-7273).
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IF YOU
LEAVE, STAY SAFE-BE PREPARED
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Prepare
of bag of extra clothing and keep in a safe place.
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Have a
copy of any important documents and keep in a safe place.
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Have an
extra set of keys ready and keep in a safe place.
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Memorize
the YWCA 24 Hour Hot Line (345-7273).
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WHEN YOU
LEAVE, STAY SAFE
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Review
your safety plan often-Change it if necessary.
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Share
your safety plan with others you trust.
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Teach
your children how to dial 911.
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Talk to
an advocate about getting a protection order, and home safety options.
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Memorize
the YWCA 24 Hour Hot Line (345-7273).
No one ever deserves to be abused.
We are
concerned about your health and safety.
We are concerned that it will only get
worse.
This is a very common problem.
The DVCC partners are
here for you when you are ready.
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Warning: People can
tell what Internet sites you've visited on your computer.
Be safe! Use the
Internet at a local library, a friend's house, or at work.
Learn how to protect
your safety while on-line.
Please NOTE:
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Whether or not you are planning to
leave an abusive situation, safety planning should be a top concern. If
you are choosing to take legal action, please remember to take careful
steps to keep yourself and your children safe. A legal protective order is
helpful, but it is not always enough to keep you safe.
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The safety suggestions above have been
compiled from safety plans distributed by state domestic violence
coalitions from around the country. Following these suggestions is not a
guarantee of safety, but could help to improve your safety situation.
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In
addition to the information above, the Leaving Domestic Abuse Safely
website,
www.leavingabuse.com, provides excellent
information on safety planning, and acts as a "how to" guide for women who
want to escape from abusive relationships.
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