STEP 7: Safety on the Job and in Public

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Each abused woman must decide for herself if and when to tell others about the violence. Friends, family and co-workers can help to protect her, and she needs to consider carefully who to ask for help.

You can do any or all of the following:

1. You can tell your boss, the security supervisor and someone else that you trust at work of your situation.
2. You can ask one of your colleagues/the receptionist to help screen your telephone calls at work.
3. When you leave work, you can walk with one of your co-workers to your car or the bus stop. You can park your car where you will feel safest getting in and out of the car.
4. You should have a plan as to what you will do if problems occur when  travelling home if problems occur.
5. You can change your routines, and shop and bank at different hours than you did when living with your abusive partner.
   

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