COVID policies such as working remotely and sheltering in place might be combating the pandemic, but for many abuse victims, home isolation is a dangerous option. Combined with the pandemic’s financial and emotional burdens, domestic violence poses a growing threat to safety. Below is a proposed safety plan with practical methods to help victims protect…
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TWI Empowerment: Domestic Violence Safety Planning
Many victims of domestic violence may struggle with accessing adequate help or learning how to protect themselves and their children. Below is a proposed safety plan with practical methods to help victims escape from dangerous situations. Victims are encouraged to use and personalize these methods to address their current situations. Find the “safest room”, or…
TWI Empowerment: How to pack an Emergency Backpack if you are Domestic Violence Victim
Pooja Garg In the end, If they knew where it was All of them would go home – And yet, home is where the danger lies for a lot of us. Domestic violence continues to be the elephant in the room and the dialog on the subject remains sparse. Not the least because survivors do…