Author: Interval House
Interval House is Canada's first centre for abused women and their children. They are leaders in the campaign for women’s empowerment, providing innovative, specialized services that help abused women and their children transform their lives and break the cycle of violence.
Leaving Abuse: The Importance of a Safety Plan
This 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.