Peel Committee Against Woman Abuse. Continues…At work

Each woman must decide when and if she will tell others about her abusive partner. You may choose to do if any of the following: Tell your employer, the security operations and other key people or friends. Ask to have your calls screened at work. It would help to have these calls documented. Discuss the possibility of having your employer call police if you are in danger from your ex partner. When arriving or leaving work: let someone know when you’ll be home. Carry your keys in your hands. get a remote or keyless entry car door opener. Walk with someone to your car (security may also do that). Scan the parking lot (I would add to park where there are security cameras as close as possible to where you will be working). Walk around your vehicle, look under the hood and check if anything has been tampered with and check brakes. Remember to keep your car seats forward, so you know if someone is hiding in the vehicle. If your partner is following you, drive to a place where there are people to support you eg. a friend’s house; police station. If you have underground parking consider parking across the street. Keep a sign in your car with “call police”. When walking ensure it it populated. Keep changing patterns of when you arrive/leave work and other places. If you see your ex partner on the street try to get to a public place, eg store. Call attention to yourself and request help. Next: An Emotional Safety Plan