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You can do this

This is the first step to becoming a survivor. We’ll be here holding your hand and supporting your journey.

We’re here for you. The team at My Sister’s House can help you create a safety plan and guide you through the next steps in your journey. Call today.

What is safety planning

Leaving an abusive situation is never easy and can be dangerous. Having a plan can help keep you and your loved ones safe. Our emergency and emotional safety planning provides practical steps to help you protect yourself and leave safely.

STEP BY STEP

Safety planning starts with a clear, structured approach to leaving an abusive relationship.

Step 1

Planning when and how to leave safely

Step 3

Gathering necessary documents and emergency items

Step 2

Identifying a safe place to go

Step 4

Sharing your plan with Trusted Individuals

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How to help

When trying to help someone, you might see reactions like defensiveness, distrust, too much trust, panic, dependency, misdirected anger, manipulation, downplaying the abuse, acting on impulse, or learned helplessness.

Ask if something is wrong.

Express concern.

Listen and validate.

Offer help.

Support their decisions.

Client resource manual

Supportive services and resources to help you take the next step in your journey.

What does domestic violence look like?

Domestic violence impacts people across all races, ethnicities, genders, and socio-economic status.

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