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How to Stay Safe in Your Home
Learn the cues the abuser gives you prior to becoming abusive. When anger erupts, stay in a spacious room with more than one exit - such as the living room. When possible, remove weapons from home. Either you or the abuser leave the house for awhile to cool off. Take the time to think through a plan of action in case you must quickly flee the home. Keep the children safe by putting the baby in their bed or sending the children to their rooms. Children can accidentally be hurt during the abusive outbursts. Develop a safety plan for calling the police in an emergency. Even the youngest child can dial 911. If you don't have a phone, come up with a code word to give your child when you want them to run to a
neighbor's house and call 911.
A safe place for victims of sexual assault and domestic violence.
(830) 569-2001 or Toll Free (877) 569-2001
Last Update:
April 10, 2001
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