SAFER WORKPLACE

You’ll need to decide for yourself whether to tell people that your partner or ex-partner is abusive and that you may be at risk.

Friends, family members, co-workers and people in authority such as your boss may be able to help you … but consider carefully whom to approach.

If you are comfortable, you may choose to do any or all of the following:
Tell your boss, the security supervisor, and other key people or friends at work about your situation.

Ask to have your calls screened at work. It would also help to have these calls documented.

Discuss the possibility of having your employer call the police if you are in danger from your abuser.

When going to work or leaving work

Let someone know when you’ll be home.

Carry your keys in your hands for quick entry into your car should your abuser be nearby.

Get a remote or keyless entry car door opener.

Walk with someone to your car.

Scan the parking area.

Walk around your car, look under the hood and check if anything has been tampered with. Check the brakes. Remember to keep your car seats forward so you’ll know if someone is hiding in the car.

If your abuser is following you, drive to a place where people will support you (e.g., a friend’s house or the police station).

If you have underground parking, consider parking across the street.

Keep a sign in your car saying "call police."

If walking, take a populated route.

Change the patterns of when you arrive and leave work and the routes you take home.
If you see your abuser on the street, try to get to a well populated public place such as a store; should you need help or access to a phone.