Plan for safety during the holidays

Montana Legal

Services Association

This holiday season have you found yourself asking…

How can I protect myself at home?

How can I help my children be safe? 

How can I protect myself at work? 

We have an article to help you begin forming a safety plan. A safety plan is a set of actions that can help lower your risk of future harm. You know your situation best- trust your judgment and carefully consider your options before taking any steps. 

To learn more about creating a safety plan, visit the MontanaLawHelp.org article Safety Planning for Victims of Domestic Violence at https://www.montanalawhelp.org/resource/safety-planning-victims-domestic-violence .

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If you are in danger, call 911. Contact your local domestic violence program for free and confidential resources. If your partner has been violent in any way and you want to learn about your legal options, you may qualify for free legal help or advice from MLSA. To apply contact us at 1-800-666-6899 or apply online at https://MontanaLawHelp.org .