If you have been thinking about ways to stay safe, we have an article to help you begin forming a safety plan: “Safety Planning for Victims of Domestic Violence.”
A safety plan is a set of actions that can help lower your risk of future harm. You know your situation best. Trust your judgment and carefully consider your options before taking any steps.
Tech safety tip: Abusers may misuse technology to control and harm their victims. If you are worried about an abuser seeing you on our website, use the Quick Exit button in the top right corner to leave quickly. (Note: it does not clear your browsing history.)
If you are in danger, call 911. Contact your local domestic violence program for free and confidential resources. If your partner has been violent in any way and you want to learn about your legal options, you may qualify for free legal help or advice from MLSA. To apply, contact us at 1-800-666-6899 or apply online at MontanaLawHelp.org.
This project was supported by Grant No. 15JOVW-24-GG-00092-LEGA awarded by the Office on Violence Against Women, U.S. Department of Justice. The opinions, findings, conclusions, and recommendations expressed in this publication/program/exhibition are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the U.S. Department of Justice.
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