Safety guides
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SafetyHow to Leave an Abusive Relationship Safely: Safety Planning, Documents and SupportThe safest way to leave an abusive relationship is with a plan, ideally made with a specialist domestic-abuse service, because th… SafetyHow to build an escape fund (a private freedom fund) safelyAn escape fund (or freedom fund) is money you save privately so you have options if you need to leave a relationship. Build it sl… SafetyIs Someone Tracking Your Phone? Signs of Stalkerware and How to Stay SafeSigns that your phone may be tracked include someone knowing where you've been or what you've said in private messages, unfamilia… SafetyRideshare and Taxi Safety for Women: Uber, Lyft and Cab Tips That HelpTo stay safer in an Uber, Lyft or taxi, always match the licence plate, car and driver photo before getting in, ask 'who are you… SafetySigns of Coercive Control: How to Recognise Emotional Abuse in a RelationshipCoercive control is a pattern of behaviour — not a single incident — in which a partner uses isolation, monitoring, threats, humi… SafetySigns of financial abuse in a relationship, and how to get helpFinancial abuse is a form of domestic abuse where a partner controls, restricts or exploits your money to limit your freedom. Com… SafetySolo Female Travel Safety: Practical Tips to Travel Alone with ConfidenceThe most useful solo female travel safety habits are simple: research your destination's local laws, customs and scams before you… SafetySomeone Shared Your Intimate Images Without Consent: What to Do NowIf someone has shared, or is threatening to share, your intimate images without consent, it is not your fault — the person sharin… SafetyWalking Home Alone at Night: Practical Safety Tips for WomenTo feel safer walking home alone at night, plan a well-lit, busy route in advance, share your live location with someone you trus… SafetyWhat to Do After Sexual Assault: Medical Care, Evidence and Support — at Your Own PaceAfter a sexual assault, your first priority is to get somewhere safe; then consider medical care, which can include treatment for… SafetyWhat to Do If You're Being Stalked: Practical Steps and Where to Get HelpIf someone is stalking you, take it seriously and trust your instincts: avoid engaging with them, keep a detailed log of every in…