Whether you are hiding from your abuser or communicating with them on a regular basis, take steps to protect yourself and your family. If you are planning to leave your abuser or hide from them, develop an immediate safety plan. If you have left your abuser, use the tools below to begin working on a long-term plan to maintain your family's safety. Call our hotline 24/7 at 617-661-7203 for individual help.

Where Can I Get Emotional Support?

I can...

• A domestic violence crisis help-line. I can call Transition House 24/7 at 617-611-7203.
• Attend a women's or victims support group to gain support from others and learn more about myself and the relationship with the abuser.
• Do what is safe for myself. If I have to communicate with the abuser, I can arrange to do so in the way that makes me feel safe.

How Can I Improve My Safety at Work?

I can...

• Tell somebody. I can decide whom at work you will inform of your situation, especially if I have a restraining order. This may include office security if available. I can request and expect confidentiality from those I talk to.
• Screen my calls. I can also arrange to have someone screen and log your telephone calls.
• Make a safety plan entering and leaving my work place.
• Contact my local domestic violence victim services program to receive additional information about workplace safety. I can reach Transition House 24/7 at 617-661-7203.

How Can I Improve My Children's Safety?

I can...

• Tell schools and childcare. I can discuss with them special provisions to protect myself and my child/ren.
• Exchange child/ren in a safe place. Some communities have specific locations just for this purpose.
• Contact my local domestic violence victim services program for more information. I can reach Transition House 24/7 at 617-661-7203.

You and your children deserve to be safe!