Peel Committee Against Woman Abuse. Continues.... Creating a Safer Environment

2.Creating a Safer Environment -Review your emergency escape plan often. Have a telephone/cell phone list of local police, nearest women’s shelter, assaulted women’s help line, crisis help line, family members, counsellors, and chidren’s friends. make arrangements with family or friends to stay with them if required. try to predict the next likely violent episode (eg. full moon)and make plans to have the children sent to a safe place (family; friends). Teach children to let you know when someone is at the door before opening the door. Teach children how to contact police and fire department). Create a code word for your children and or friends so they know to call for help. Teach the children how to make a collect call if your partner takes them away. Plan your emergency exits and teach your children. Have your children know their own safety plan. To be continued with “If you are not living with your abusive partner/spouse.”