Protecting Your Children

Teach them not to get in the middle of a fight, even if they want to help.
Teach them how to get to safety and to call 911.
Teach them whom to call (friend or relative for help).
Teach them your address and phone number and what to tell police.
Tell them to stay out of the kitchen and not to get in closed spaces where they can be trapped.
Give the principal at school or the day care center a copy of your protection order and tell them not to release your children to anyone without talking to you first. Make a password so they can be sure it is you on the phone. Give them a photo of the abuser.
Make sure the children know whom to tell at school if they see the abuser.
Make sure the school knows not to give your address or phone number to ANYONE.