Teen Safety Plan

I always have the right to feel safe — no matter who I am hanging out with. If I think that I am in an unsafe relationship, I can do some or all of the following things to increase my safety.

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1. When I have to talk to my partner in person, I can:

__________________________________________________________________________________.

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2. When I talk to my partner on the phone, I can:

__________________________________________________________________________________.

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3. When I feel a fight coming on, I will try to move to a place that is lowest risk for getting hurt, such as

________________________________________ or _______________________________________.

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4. I can call, text, or email the following people at any time if I am feeling threatened or unsafe and they will help me:

_________________________________________________

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I will decide for myself if and when I will tell others that I am in or have been in an unsafe relationship, or if I am still at risk. Friends, family, coworkers, and school personnel can help protect me, if they know what is happening and how they can help.

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1. I can tell a family member, teacher, coworker, boss, or friend about my situation. I feel safe telling:

__________________________, ___________________________, __________________________,

and __________________________.

2. I will make up a “code word” for my family, teachers, coworkers, or friends, so they know when to call for help for me.

My code word is:_________________________.

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3. I can ask the following people to call the police if they see my partner bothering me:______________

________________________________________________________________________________________

4. I can ask _______________________, _______________________, or __________________________

to help screen my phone calls at home or work.

5. When leaving work or school, I can ___________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________.

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6. If problems occur while I am walking, riding, or driving home I can _____________________________

______________________________________________________________________________.

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7. If I use the school bus or public transportation, I can _______________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________.

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8. I can take a different route or change the time I leave when I walk if I think my abuser will follow me.

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9. I can also _____________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________.

For Myself:
1. If I feel down, I can talk to sources of support, like family, friends, neighbors, teachers, youth ministers, or a helpline. The people and numbers I can call include:

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2. I can attend a support group for teens who have been in unhealthy relationships. Support groups are held:

______________________________________ at ___________________________________.

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3. Other things I can do to make myself feel better include:

____________________________________________________________________________

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Telephone Numbers I Need to Know:

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Police Department ____________________________________________________________

My Counselor_______________________________________________________________

Domestic Violence/Sexual Assault Program __________________________________________

Supervisor’s Home Number _____________________________________________________

Clergy Person ________________________________________________________________