Staying safe after the relationship has ended

Unfortunately, domestic violence and abuse may not end even when the relationship has ended, and in some cases can escalate. In order to increase your safety, you can consider:

• If you feel unsafe, you can contact the Police.
• Inform trusted friends or relatives that you are no longer in the relationship, and they should call the police if they see your former partner trying to gain access to your home or they suspect you are in danger.
• Change locks on your doors and make sure that all windows and doors are as secure as possible (consider sanctuary scheme).
• Have additional security installed- sensor security lighting/ burglar alarm (consider sanctuary scheme).
• Vary the routes you use to take your children to school and work.
• Inform people who look after your children eg, teachers, childminders etc, which people have permission to collect them. If you have an injunction, give a copy to the school.
• When at work ask people to screen your calls.
• Change your routines i.e. shop in different places/supermarkets at different times and take a different route home etc.
• Install a personal safety app on your phone such as Hollie Guard – Personal Safety App or Bright Sky app | Hestia or both.