Education, Awareness and Social Change Are Key to Increasing Your Safety
Prevention and outreach programs about domestic violence, dating violence, and healthy relationships are tailored to your particular group and include programs which emphasize Jewish content.
"Not So Happily Ever After… The very real stories of some American Jewish families” is a powerful dramatic presentation based on true stories of Jewish individuals who have been abused. Created by Mira Hirsch for the Shalom Bayit Program.
Educational programs on healthy relationships and dating violence for teens and young adults
Clothesline Project: Women who have been victims of domestic violence design t-shirts as part of the healing process and to express personal experiences of violence. Available for display.
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Consider These Ways to Increase Your Safety
How to Help Increase Your Own Safety
Tell others you trust about the abuse
Memorize emergency phone numbers
Keep a cell phone with you at all times
Have an escape plan and a destination
Talk to your children about what to do if they are afraid
Pack an emergency bag, including important documents
Avoid staying alone
Vary your routine
Technology safety
Trust your instincts
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How to help someone in an abusive relationship
Believe the person
Listen non-judgmentally and resist blaming the victim
Acknowledge the courage it takes to talk about the abuse
Encourage the victim to develop a safety plan, whether staying or leaving the relationship
Make referrals