What You Can Do - If You Decide to Stay

Staying in an abusive relationship can be dangerous. If you decide to stay, consider these safety tips:

  • Change the locks.
  • Install a security system, smoke alarms and outside lights.
  • Pre-program emergency numbers into the telephone.
  • Tell neighbors and ask they call police right away if they see the abuser.
  • Notify work and try to arrange for your calls to be screened.
  • Report any violation of the Order of Protection right away. Call 9-1-1.