Health and Safety Plan for Indigenous Families

Photo by Patricia Bourque.

This publication is for victims of intimate partner violence or family violence. Intimate partner violence is violence or abuse in a romantic relationship. Family violence is any violence or abuse by one family member against another.

A safety plan is a tool to help prepare for a crisis and plan for how you and your children will get to safety. Safety plans help you:

• Think about what to do ahead of time.

• Prepare for how you would handle a dangerous situation.

• Protect you and your children from violence.

This publication also has information and resources for those causing the violence. Getting support may help the person learn ways to be a part of the family and community in a non-violent way.

Read through this publication and think carefully about your answers. It may not be safe to keep this booklet at home. You may want to give it to a trusted family member, friend, an Indigenous Victim Assistance worker, or PEI Family Violence Prevention Services staff member.

The information in this guide is not legal advice and does not replace guidance from a lawyer.