Step Up and Speak Out Against Violence Teen Safety Plan

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.

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

__________________________________________________________________________________.

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

__________________________________________________________________________________.

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 _______________________________________.

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:

_________________________________________________

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.

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:

_________________________.

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 ______________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________.

6. If problems occure while I am walking, riding, or driving home can _____________________

______________________________________________________________________________.

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

______________________________________________________________________________.

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

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:

_________________________________________________

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

______________________________________ at ___________________________________.

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

____________________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________.

Telephone Numbers I Need to Know:

Police Department ____________________________________________________________

Sheriff’s Department __________________________________________________________

Domestic Violence/Sexual Assault Program ________________________________________

Supervisor’s Home Number _____________________________________________________

Clergy Person ________________________________________________________________

Attorney ____________________________________________________________________

Probation Officer _____________________________________________________________

Other ______________________________________________________________________

National Teen Dating Abuse Helpline 1-866-331-9774 (www.loveisrespect.org)

National Domestic Violence Hotline 1-800-799-7233

National Sexual Assault Hotline 1-800-656-4673