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Safety Plan

A safety plan is a personalized, practical plan to protect yourself. Check off items as you complete them. Your progress is saved locally in this browser only.

For personalized safety planning with a trained advocate, call the National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-7233. They can help you create a safety plan tailored to your specific situation, including children, finances, and local resources.
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Documents

tip // Store copies outside your home — with a trusted person, in a safe deposit box, or in a secure cloud account your partner cannot access.

Digital Safety

tip // If you are using a shared or monitored device to read this page, use your browser's private/incognito mode and clear your history afterward. Go to browser settings → History → Clear browsing data.
Location

Check Settings → Privacy → Location Services. Review which apps have access. Check if your partner's phone is linked to family location sharing.

Tracking Apps

On iPhone: Settings → Privacy → check for unfamiliar apps. On Android: Settings → Apps → look for spyware like mSpy, FlexiSpy, or Cerberus.

Passwords

Change passwords from a safe device. Use a new email they don't know about. Enable two-factor authentication on accounts they may know about.

Cloud Accounts

Shared Apple ID or Google account = shared photos, messages, location. Create your own account and sign out of shared accounts from a safe device.

Support Network

Finances

tip // Financial abuse is extremely common. If your partner controls all money or has made you financially dependent, a DV advocate can connect you with emergency funds and financial assistance programs.

Physical Safety

Emergency Contacts

Write down trusted people who can help. This is saved locally in your browser only.

Code Word

A code word is a word or phrase you can text to a trusted person that means "I am in danger, call for help" or "come get me now." Choose something natural — a word you might use in regular conversation.