Domestic Abuse

Prevention

To prevent injury from domestic violence

• Be alert to warning signs, such as threats or drunkenness, so that you can avoid a dangerous situation. If you cannot predict when violence may occur, have a safety plan for use in an emergency.
• If you are no longer living with a violent partner, contact the police to obtain a restraining order if your abuser continues to pursue you, threaten you, or act violently toward you.
• Learn how to recognize signs of teen relationship abuse in your teen.

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Author:	Jan Nissl, RN, BS	Last Updated: May 6, 2008
Medical Review:	Steven L. Schneider, MD - Family Medicine William M. Green, MD - Emergency Medicine Adam Husney, MD - Family Medicine Brigid McCaw, MD, MS, MPH, FACP - Family Violence Prevention
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