- Keep your protective order with you at all times. Leave copies in your purse, at work, with a friend, in your vehicle, at the kids’ schools or daycares, etc.
- Tell family, friends, and neighbors that you have a protective order in effect. Ask them to call the police if they see the batterer near you or your home.
- Call the police immediately if your batterer violates the protective order. If possible, have a phone with you at all times for this purpose. Plan for ways to keep yourself safe. Police intervention may not be sufficient to prevent a dangerous encounter.
Safety Planning with a Protective Order
