Physical Safety Planning
When is it important to stay near an exit in your home (and doing your best to not let the abuser get in between you and the exit)?
During an argument with the abuser.
What is a step you can take to gain financial independence with your banking?
Open a separate and private bank account.
What is a step you can take if you've experienced technology abuse?
Change all your online passwords on any shared accounts with your abuser.
What can be the hardest thing to overcome after experiencing abuse?
Emotional scars, aftermath of trauma
What is an important thing to teach children to do during an argument between you and your abuser?
Never get involved
What is something you can come up with to tell children, friends and neighbors in order to help keep you and your family safe?
Code word or signal
What is a step you can take to save money (in order to gain independence from abuser)?
Save money from cash purchases, hide money, put in private bank account.
What setting is important to check on phone/social media to ensure you're not sharing your GPS location?
privacy settings (make sure not public)
What helps build resilience after abuse?
Emotional safety planning
What is an important thing to teach your children if you've left the abusive situation?
A safety plan
What is important to have in case you need to leave an abusive situation quickly?
Overnight bag
What can provide extra financial support/relief?
Protection orders
What is a step you can take to keep yourself safe when checking email messages?
Don't open email attachments you don't trust.
Who can you surround yourself with after abuse, in order to aid in healing?
Supportive people
After you leave an abusive situation, what is an important step to take to prove ownership of your pets?
Have pets licensed and vaccinated in place where you live, have the pet registered in your name.
What are two things that are important to have in case you need to flee an abusive situation
Important documents, medications, keys, money/credit cards, important phone numbers, clothing/comfort items.
What is one of the main reasons survivors stay with abusers?
Financial abuse
What is an extra step you can take to keep your online accounts safe?
Two-factor authentication
What is important to remind yourself after experiencing abuse?
That you have inherent value, you're special and important.
If you're thinking of getting a protective order, what is something to ask about if you have pets?
Whether the pets can be included on the protection order.
If you've left the abusive situation, what could be helpful in keeping your mail/address safe/confidential?
Getting a P.O. box
What is a financial step you can take if leaving the abuser?
Take out 50% of joint funds (75% if taking children).
If you believe your phone is being monitored by your abuser, what is an option for a safe phone?
Purchasing a pay as you go phone
What is a step you can take to strengthen and support relationships after experiencing abuse?
Attend workshops and groups (at New Hope or similar organizations)
To ensure your pets safety, what is something you can do when you move?
Don't leave pets outside alone for longer periods of time, consider changing veterarians