Hands of Hope Resource Center
Protection Plan for Teens
We hope that when you return home that you will be safe. According to statistics, unless the
abuser gets help, the battering may get worse and happen more often. Because we're concerned
about you and your safety, we ask that you take time to work out on paper what you will do if
you need protection. This plan will help you rehearse your course of action in your mind so
that when you need protection, you will act automatically. Please remember that you are welcome
to call the Hands of Hope Resource Center Crisis Line anytime at 632-4878 or 1-800-682-4547.
Emergency Numbers:
*Local Police_______________
*Local Hospital_______________
*Local Sheriff_______________
*Nearest Shelter_______________
*Hands of Hope Resource Center Crisis Line: 632-4878 or 1-800-682-4547
Signals of Possible Violence
Can you recognize the signals your partner gives just before battering occurs? What are they?
_____________________________________________________________________________
What has been effective in protecting yourself from being hurt in the past?
_____________________________________________________________________________
Future Protection
Safety plans may include:
- Making an extra set of car and house keys and putting them in a safe place that you can get to easily.
- Planning where you can go and call if you need to get away fast. Keep extra money hidden somewhere in case you need to make an emergency phone call.
- Notifying your friends to call the police if they hear/witness fighting between you and your partner. Make your friends or family members aware of a code word that you will use if you are feeling unsafe and you are with your partner.
- Have a friend or relative be with you if you need to talk to your partner.
If you are in a situation where you are afraid violence will occur or is occurring towards you, what will you do?
Step 1:_______________________________________________________________________
Step 2:_______________________________________________________________________
Step 3:_______________________________________________________________________
Step 4:_______________________________________________________________________
What if you are not at home and your partner gets abusive (for example, in the car or at a
public place)? What could you do to protect yourself?
_____________________________________________________________________________
Support System
Who will offer emotional and psychological support to you if another incident occurs?
List them here. (Examples: family members, friends, co-workers, classmates...)
_____________________________________________________________________________
Who supports your decisions? (List them here.)
_____________________________________________________________________________
Do they understand that you are battered?_______________
Resources
Do you know that legal protection is available to you? (Harassment Restraining Order, Order for Protection, assault charges...)
Other services available to you.
(Examples: domestic violence victim/teens support groups, chemical dependency
programs,
counseling,
violent partner treatment programs, etc.).
List name and phone numbers:
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
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