Leaving Abuse: The Importance of a Safety Plan

2017-12-19T17:08:42+00:00May 3, 2016|Gender-based violence, Guest bloggers|

Woman looking out train windowThis post was originally published on the Interval House blog.

As soon as a woman calls Interval House asking for a space, safety planning begins. Being on the other end of the phone, it’s always heartbreaking to hear the stories. But the best way to help a woman who is fleeing a violent home is to equip her with the tools she needs to get herself and her kids to safety.