Safety Planning
Discreet planning that prioritises safety without escalation or confrontation.
š Your safety comes first.
This module focuses on quiet, low-risk preparation ā not sudden action.
What Safety Planning Really Means
Safety planning is about options, not promises. It is preparation done quietly, often over time.
Good safety plans reduce risk without alerting anyone.
What safety planning is NOT
- Not confrontation
- Not threats or ultimatums
- Not sudden changes that raise suspicion
Quiet Preparation
Low-visibility steps
- Keeping documents accessible
- Noticing routines and patterns
- Building small windows of independence
- Practising exits mentally
Why slow planning is safer
Sudden changes can trigger escalation. Gradual preparation preserves safety.
Digital & Information Safety
Common digital risks
- Shared passwords
- Location tracking
- Monitoring messages or calls
Lower-risk digital habits
- Clearing search history
- Using private browsing
- Keeping devices locked
Exit Thinking (Without Leaving Yet)
You can plan without acting.
Safe exit considerations
- Where could I go?
- Who could I contact?
- What time feels safest?
Why timing matters
Leaving during heightened emotion or control increases risk.
Children, Pets & Dependents
Why planning must include them
Children and pets are often used to maintain control.
Discreet considerations
- School routines
- Medical needs
- Trusted adults
Interactive Scenario
You feel unsafe but nothing ābigā has happened yet.
Safer planning response
Begin small preparation without changing outward behaviour.
Higher-risk response
Confronting without support or preparation.
Safety Planning Flash Cards
Safety planning isā¦
Quiet preparation without escalation.
Need support?
š National Domestic Abuse Helpline (24/7): 0808 2000 247
š https://www.gov.uk/guidance/domestic-abuse-how-to-get-help
š https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/getting-help-for-domestic-violence/
š National Domestic Abuse Helpline (24/7): 0808 2000 247
š https://www.gov.uk/guidance/domestic-abuse-how-to-get-help
š https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/getting-help-for-domestic-violence/
