Safety Issue 5:
Staying Safe at WORK

• Carefully choose who to trust with information about your situation.


• You may want to inform your boss or supervisor. Your office may set up a safety policy.


• You can post your protection order.


• Tell your co-workers and office security to call the police if they see your batterer at the workplace. You can show a picture of the batterer.


• You can ask a co-worker to screen your incoming phone calls at work.


• Ask co-workers not to tell where you are if your batterer comes to the workplace or calls.


• When possible, travel to or from work with another person and vary your route and the times you go to work.


• Work when other people are there, never work alone.


• If possible, move to an alternate worksite, avoid sitting with back to doors, lobbies, or street level windows.


• Keep your office door locked if you can.


• Plan an escape route in case your partner shows up at your work.


• Have someone escort you to your car and park close to the building.


• Try to always carry a cell phone for emergencies.

Remember, if you print a copy of this material, KEEP IT IN A SAFE PLACE and away from your abusive partner.