{"id":7753,"date":"2020-03-20T17:22:18","date_gmt":"2020-03-20T17:22:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.safehorizon.org\/?p=7753"},"modified":"2025-06-10T13:52:46","modified_gmt":"2025-06-10T17:52:46","slug":"3-safety-tips-for-covid-19-coronavirus-quarantined-domestic-violence-victims","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.safehorizon.org\/programs\/3-safety-tips-domestic-violence-coronavirus-quarantine","title":{"rendered":"3\u00a0Safety Tips for\u00a0Domestic Violence Victims Quarantined\u00a0During COVID-19 (Coronavirus)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-6506\" src=\"https:\/\/www.safehorizon.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/New-York-May-Pull-Domestic-Violence-Shelters-Out-Of-The-Shadows-1024x683.jpeg\" alt=\"New York May Pull Domestic Violence Shelters Out Of The Shadows\" width=\"650\" height=\"434\" srcset=\"https:\/\/safehorizon.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/New-York-May-Pull-Domestic-Violence-Shelters-Out-Of-The-Shadows-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/safehorizon.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/New-York-May-Pull-Domestic-Violence-Shelters-Out-Of-The-Shadows-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/safehorizon.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/New-York-May-Pull-Domestic-Violence-Shelters-Out-Of-The-Shadows-768x512.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><em>By Olga-Rodriguez Vidal<br \/>\nMarch 20, 2020<\/em><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Domestic violence happens in the home, so when people are urged to shelter in place because of the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, abuse and violence <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">can<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> increase. If you are quarantined with someone who abuses you, or know someone in a similar domestic violence situation, know that Safe Horizon can help. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.safehorizon.org\/emergency\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">You can visit our resource page to view your options<\/a> or review these safety tips you can use during the COVID-19 pandemic.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"font-size: 28px; color: #00a5e3;\">1. Consider Creating a Safety Plan<\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">A safety plan is a strategy\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">you can use to minimize risks.\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Your safety plan can change as your\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">specific\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">concerns and situation change. <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">W<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">hile\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">under\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">the\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">COVID-19 (Coronavirus)\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">quarantine<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, you may want to make changes to your safety plan to help keep you safe.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">For example, if physical violence often occurs in the kitchen at a specific time, a safety plan would outline alternative places and times\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">you\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">can\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">plan to be\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">to curb the violence while sheltering in place. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:257}\" data-wac-het=\"1\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">We always\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">encourage<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> survivors to collaborate with an expert to create these plans. Our Domestic Violence Hotline<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0advocates<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0are\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">trained to safety plan with survivors and are available\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">24\/7 to collaborate or just a <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">listening ear.\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Call to speak with an advocate at <a href=\"tel:+18006214673\">1-800-621-HOPE (4673)<\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If you\u2019re unsure about calling an advocate<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">,\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">you can find out what to expect by reading\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.safehorizon.org\/programs\/nia-safety-plan-survivors\/\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">how an advocate named Nia safety plans with survivors.<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:257}\" data-wac-het=\"1\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If it is not safe to speak over the phone, you can\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">chat<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0with an advo<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">cate:<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> visit <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/safehorizon.org\/safechat\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">http:\/\/safehorizon.org\/safe<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">chat<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:257}\" data-wac-het=\"1\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.safehorizon.org\/our-services\/safety-plan\/\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">O<\/span><\/b><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">ur official safety planning page<\/span><\/b><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">also\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">p<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">rovides a more in-depth guide in how you can create your own safety plan if sheltered in place with someone abusive.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:257}\" data-wac-het=\"1\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"font-size: 28px; color: #00a5e3;\">2. Continue to Stay in Touch with Your Support Network<\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">It\u2019s difficult for many<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0of us to be isolated<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0due to being quarantined because of COVID-19 (Coronavirus)<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, let alone\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">i<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">f you are<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0at home with the person abusing you<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. Now is a great time to think of different ways to\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">connect to the people you trust and<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">who\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">support<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0you the most<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0To engage in face-to-face contact, y<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">ou can v<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">ideo chat\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">using\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">free\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">phone\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">apps like\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Whats<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">A<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">pp<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0or<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0Apple Face<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">T<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">ime<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">T<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">exting, speaking over the phone, or even using social media can\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">also\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">help you stay connected.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Y<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">ou can<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">check in\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">with\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">your support system\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">daily,\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">and even implement\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">protective strategies<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0for when you know the person causing harm is likely to react.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">For example, y<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">ou can tell your support network that if they don\u2019t hear from you by a certain day or time, to send help.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\" data-wac-het=\"1\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"font-size: 28px; color: #00a5e3;\">3. Know There is Help<\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Sheltering in place while with someone abusive during the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic may make <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">you\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">think twice before reaching out for help<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0\u2013<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0we are here to say please\u00a0<\/span><\/b><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">don\u2019t hesitate, <\/span><\/b><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">because help is here<\/span><\/b><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">At Safe Horizon,\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">we are doing everything in our power to make our services available to\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">help domestic violence survivors<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, especially<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">at this time of crisis.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\" data-wac-het=\"1\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.safehorizon.org\/hotlines\">Domestic Violence Hotline<\/a><a href=\"tel:+18006214673\"> 1-800-621-HOPE (4673)<\/a> is open to all survivors, whether\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">you\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">need a listening ear or linkages to resources that are available during the pandemic.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\" data-wac-het=\"1\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Our\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.safehorizon.org\/domestic-violence-shelters\/\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">D<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">omestic\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">V<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">iolence<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">S<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">helters\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">are<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0also<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0still open.\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">W<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">e are still providing safe spaces for people in danger and can provide you with basic needs when you come to shelter.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\" data-wac-het=\"1\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">We are providing real-time updates of site closures or reduced services here as they occur on our web page <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.safehorizon.org\/emergency\/\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">https:\/\/www.safehorizon.org\/emergency\/<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\" data-wac-het=\"1\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"font-size: 28px; color: #00a5e3;\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Please take care of yourself and stay safe.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\" data-wac-het=\"1\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Domestic violence can increase if you are quarantined with someone abusive due to COVID-19 (Coronavirus). 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