1c Simple safety plan for children

It is vitally important that children who live in homes where there is violence have a simple and easily understood plan so they know what to do when domestic violence is occurring.

The following can help keep your children safe.  If you can, keep the conversations practical:

o	Help your children recognise signs of danger;
o	Tell children violence is never right, even when it is someone they love that is being violent;
o	Teach them it is not their responsibility to stop a violent or angry abuser;
o	Always tell your children that neither you nor they are at fault or the cause of the violence;
o	Identify any trusted adults who may be able to help
o	Agree (in advance) and practice:
●	a code word that signals to them they need to leave the house; 
●	escape routes; and
●	where they should go;
o	Teach the children how to call 000 and make sure they know their address so that they can tell the 000 Operator.