For technology safety considerations, scroll to the bottom.
Safety planning is an ongoing process, contact a nearby licensed domestic violence program to connect with an advocate who can help.
If you are in danger, please:
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Call 911
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Call your local hotline
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Call a national hotline:
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U.S. National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233 (SAFE) or TTY at 1-800-787-3224
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U.S. National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1-800-656-4673 automatically connect you to a local U.S. rape crisis program near your phone number’s area code.
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U.S. National Teen Dating Violence Helpline at 1-866-331-9474
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Remember that “corded” phones are more private and less intercept-able than cordless phones or analog cell phones.
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Be aware that you may not be able to reach 911 using an Internet phone or Internet-based phone service, so you may need to be prepared to use another phone to call 911.
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Be aware that newer cell phones and cell phone plans often have location tracking (GPS) features that an abuser might try to use to learn where you are or where you have been.
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Contact your local domestic violence program, shelter, or rape crisis center to learn about free cell phone donation programs.