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77ABC<\/em> With families stuck at home during the pandemic, the anxiety level is high for many as we all navigate these uncharted waters.<\/p>\n But for women in an abusive relationship, it can be a scary situation.<\/p>\n I spoke to Kimberlina Kavern, Senior Director of the Crime Victim Assistance Program<\/a> with Safe Horizon.<\/p>\n \u201cWhen two people are self-isolating between in an abusive situation, where access to resources or availability of leaving an abusive situation are basically non-existent, it\u2019s a potentially dangerous time,\u201d Kavern said.<\/p>\n She said it\u2019s important survivors know this is support, even during the coronavirus, as their staff is available to help, mostly remotely.<\/p>\n \u201cWhen you leave an abusive relationship that can be the most dangerous time,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n However, a lack of privacy with couples sheltering together can pose a challenge for Kavern\u2019s staff.<\/p>\n \u201cWe have a safe chat feature on our website,\u201d Kavern said. \u201cWe\u2019re thinking of ways for you to access your support systems and access us in a way that is still safe recognizing that you\u2019re in the same space as your abusive partner.\u201d<\/p>\n Watch the original video and read the original article now.<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" When two people are self-isolating in an abusive situation during COVID-19 (Coronavirus), it can be dangerous. 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This is because on average, 24 people per minute are victims of rape, physical violence or stalking by an intimate partner in the United States \u2014 more than 12 million women and men over the course of a year.1<\/sup> Creating a safety plan is an accessible way to manage risk factors, identify security resources and collaborate with a Safe Horizon advocate to increase your overall well-being.<\/p>\n\n\n\n A safety plan is an outline that includes ways to remain safe while in a relationship, planning to leave, or after you leave. Creating a personalized safety plan encompasses how to cope with emotions, telling friends and family about the abuse, and the steps to be taken in the event of legal action. An effective safety plan will have specific details tailored to your unique situation. It is important to remember that in moments of panic, your brain may not remember even the simplest of details due to the large amount of adrenaline pumping through your veins \u2014 so creating a safety plan in advance will give you protection during these stressful moments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Create a safety plan checklist to ensure that essential steps to find safety in dangerous situations are being followed. Checklists help avoid distractions by compelling you to create the tasks that are only on the checklist, and they save time because the steps are written in order and are easy to follow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Consider these questions when developing your own safety plan:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2714 Are you able to confide in a trusted source \u2014 a friend, family member, or neighbor? If you need to talk to someone you can call our free and confidential hotline at 1-800-621-4673 (HOPE)<\/a>. You can also call 311<\/a> in New York City to get help or call 911<\/a> in case of an emergency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n","post_title":"Safety Plan","post_excerpt":"We will help you develop a plan to address your immediate safety needs.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"safety-plan","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-05-07 12:19:24","post_modified_gmt":"2025-05-07 16:19:24","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"http:\/\/safehorizon.harbordev.co\/?page_id=629","menu_order":0,"post_type":"page","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}]},"yoast_head":"\n
\nBy Jerry Barmash<\/em>
\nApril 24, 2020<\/em><\/p>\n![\"New](\"https:\/\/www.safehorizon.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/New-York-May-Pull-Domestic-Violence-Shelters-Out-Of-The-Shadows-1024x683.jpeg\")
\r\n\r\nBy Olga-Rodriguez Vidal\r\nMarch 20, 2020<\/em>\r\n\r\nDomestic violence happens in the home, so when people are urged to shelter in place because of the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic<\/span>, abuse and violence <\/span>can<\/span> 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. 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>\r\n1. Consider Creating a Safety Plan<\/h2>\r\nA safety plan is a strategy\u00a0<\/span>you can use to minimize risks.\u00a0<\/span>Your safety plan can change as your\u00a0<\/span>specific\u00a0<\/span>concerns and situation change. <\/span>W<\/span>hile\u00a0<\/span>under\u00a0<\/span>the\u00a0<\/span>COVID-19 (Coronavirus)\u00a0<\/span>quarantine<\/span>, you may want to make changes to your safety plan to help keep you safe.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>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>you\u00a0<\/span>can\u00a0<\/span>plan to be\u00a0<\/span>to curb the violence while sheltering in place. <\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\nWe always\u00a0<\/span>encourage<\/span> survivors to collaborate with an expert to create these plans. Our Domestic Violence Hotline<\/span>\u00a0advocates<\/span>\u00a0are\u00a0<\/span>trained to safety plan with survivors and are available\u00a0<\/span>24\/7 to collaborate or just a <\/span>listening ear.\u00a0<\/span>Call to speak with an advocate at 1-800-621-HOPE (4673)<\/a>.\u00a0<\/span>If you\u2019re unsure about calling an advocate<\/span>,\u00a0<\/span>you can find out what to expect by reading\u00a0<\/span>how an advocate named Nia safety plans with survivors.<\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\nIf it is not safe to speak over the phone, you can\u00a0<\/span>chat<\/span>\u00a0with an advo<\/span>cate:<\/span> visit <\/span>http:\/\/safehorizon.org\/safe<\/span>chat<\/span><\/a>.<\/span>\r\n\r\nO<\/span><\/b>ur official safety planning page<\/span><\/b><\/a>\u00a0<\/span>also\u00a0<\/span>p<\/span>rovides a more in-depth guide in how you can create your own safety plan if sheltered in place with someone abusive.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\r\n
2. Continue to Stay in Touch with Your Support Network<\/h2>\r\nIt\u2019s difficult for many<\/span>\u00a0of us to be isolated<\/span>\u00a0due to being quarantined because of COVID-19 (Coronavirus)<\/span>, let alone\u00a0<\/span>i<\/span>f you are<\/span>\u00a0at home with the person abusing you<\/span>. Now is a great time to think of different ways to\u00a0<\/span>connect to the people you trust and<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>who\u00a0<\/span>support<\/span>\u00a0you the most<\/span>.<\/span>\u00a0To engage in face-to-face contact, y<\/span>ou can v<\/span>ideo chat\u00a0<\/span>using\u00a0<\/span>free\u00a0<\/span>phone\u00a0<\/span>apps like\u00a0<\/span>Whats<\/span>A<\/span>pp<\/span>\u00a0or<\/span>\u00a0Apple Face<\/span>T<\/span>ime<\/span>.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>T<\/span>exting, speaking over the phone, or even using social media can\u00a0<\/span>also\u00a0<\/span>help you stay connected.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>Y<\/span>ou can<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>check in\u00a0<\/span>with\u00a0<\/span>your support system\u00a0<\/span>daily,\u00a0<\/span>and even implement\u00a0<\/span>protective strategies<\/span>\u00a0for when you know the person causing harm is likely to react.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>For example, y<\/span>ou can tell your support network that if they don\u2019t hear from you by a certain day or time, to send help.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\r\n
3. Know There is Help<\/h2>\r\nSheltering in place while with someone abusive during the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic may make <\/span>you\u00a0<\/span>think twice before reaching out for help<\/span>\u00a0\u2013<\/span>\u00a0we are here to say please\u00a0<\/span><\/b>don\u2019t hesitate, <\/span><\/b>because help is here<\/span><\/b>.\u00a0<\/span><\/b>At Safe Horizon,\u00a0<\/span>we are doing everything in our power to make our services available to\u00a0<\/span>help domestic violence survivors<\/span>, especially<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>at this time of crisis.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\nOur Domestic Violence Hotline<\/a> 1-800-621-HOPE (4673)<\/a> is open to all survivors, whether\u00a0<\/span>you\u00a0<\/span>need a listening ear or linkages to resources that are available during the pandemic.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\nOur\u00a0<\/span>D<\/span>omestic\u00a0<\/span>V<\/span>iolence<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>S<\/span><\/a>helters\u00a0<\/span>are<\/span>\u00a0also<\/span>\u00a0still open.\u00a0<\/span>W<\/span>e are still providing safe spaces for people in danger and can provide you with basic needs when you come to shelter.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\nWe are providing real-time updates of site closures or reduced services here as they occur on our web page <\/span>https:\/\/www.safehorizon.org\/emergency\/<\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\r\n
Please take care of yourself and stay safe.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\r\n ","post_title":"3\u00a0Safety Tips for\u00a0Domestic Violence Victims Quarantined\u00a0During COVID-19 (Coronavirus)","post_excerpt":"Domestic violence can increase if you are quarantined with someone abusive due to COVID-19 (Coronavirus). Read and share these 3 tips to help survivors.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"3-safety-tips-for-covid-19-coronavirus-quarantined-domestic-violence-victims","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-06-10 13:52:46","post_modified_gmt":"2025-06-10 17:52:46","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.safehorizon.org\/?p=7753","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":629,"post_author":"12","post_date":"2016-06-23 20:00:56","post_date_gmt":"2016-06-23 20:00:56","post_content":"\n
Safety Plan for Domestic Violence Survivors<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
What is a Safety Plan?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Create a Safety Plan Checklist<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\u2714 Is it possible to avoid areas or locations that make you feel unsafe?
\u2714 Where in your neighborhood could you go during an emergency?
\u2714 Is there a list of phone numbers you need to memorize in the event of a crisis?
\u2714 Do you have children to include in your safety plan?
\u2714 Do your children know where to go in case they witness violence?
\u2714 Do you need to have a safety plan in place for work or school?
\u2714 Is your safety plan stored on a computer or smartphone?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/h2>\n\n\n\n