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i. I can file a private criminal complaint with the district judge in the jurisdiction that the violation took place or with the county prosecutor. A domestic violence advocate will help me do this.
Step 5. Job and Public Safety
I Can Do the Following:
a. I can tell my boss, security, and _________ at work about this situation.
b. I can ask __________ to help screen my phone calls.
c. When leaving work, I can do the following: __________.
d. When I am driving home from work and problems arise, I can __________.
e. If I use public transportation, I can ________.
f. I will shop at different grocery stores and shopping malls at different hours than I did when I was with my partner.
g. I will use a different bank and bank at different hours than I did when I was with my partner.
h. I can also do the following:
Step 6. Drug and Alcohol Use
I Can Enhance My Safety if I Do the Following:
a. If I am going to “use,” I am going to do it in a safe place with people who understand the risk of violence and who are committed to my safety.
b. I can also _________.
c. If my partner is using, I can _________.
d. I can also ____________.
e. To protect my children, I can _______.
Step 7. Emotional Health
I Can Do the Following:
a. If I feel depressed and ready to return to a potentially violent situation/partner, I can _________.
b. I can call _______.
c. When I have to talk to my partner in person or on the phone, I can _______.
d. I will use “I can . . .” statements, and I will be assertive with people.
e. I can tell myself “_________” when I feel people are trying to control or abuse me.
f. I can call the following people and/or places for support: _____________.
g. Things I can do to make me feel stronger are: _________________________.
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Trying to Stay Saved: New Day Divas Series Book Four
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