Preparing for safety without pressure or judgment.
Safety planning is a personal and proactive process that helps survivors prepare for potentially dangerous situations. It does not require immediate action or leaving a relationship, but rather focuses on reducing risk and increasing awareness.
A safety plan may include identifying trusted contacts, keeping important documents accessible, setting aside emergency funds, or knowing where to go in a crisis. For some survivors, safety planning also involves digital privacy, such as protecting passwords or limiting location sharing.
Every safety plan is unique because every survivor’s circumstances are different. What feels safe and realistic for one person may not be the same for another. The goal is not perfection, but preparation—small steps that can provide a sense of control and protection.
Support organizations play a vital role in helping survivors develop safety plans that respect their choices and circumstances. These plans evolve over time and should be revisited as situations change.
At Saarthi, we work alongside survivors to provide information, resources, and compassionate guidance. Safety planning is about empowerment, not pressure, and survivors should always be supported in making decisions that feel right for them.