In order to increase safety, victims may use a variety of strategies. If violence reoccurs or if I am afraid that the violence will reoccur, I can enhance my safety by doing some or all of the following. I will use my judgement and intuition. Safety when preparing to leave. Victims sometimes need to leave the residence they share with the abusive partner.
Abusers often explode when they believe that a victim is leaving the relationship.
Leaving home must be done with a careful plan in order to increase safety. I will have important phone numbers accessible to my children and myself. Each victim must decide if and when they will tell others that their partner has abused them and that they may still be at risk. Friends, family and co-workers can help to protect victims. Each victim should consider carefully which people to invite to help secure their safety.