City of Wichita - Domestic Violence Safety Planning for Children
Monday, February 13, 2012 :: Currently 30 degrees in Wichita

Safety Planning For Children

Domestic violence is when grownups in your family hit, kick, push or throw things at someone else in your family.

When the fighting starts

Stay away from the fight!

  • Stay out of the room where the fighting is
  • Stay out of small rooms where you might get trapped, like a closet or a bathroom
  • Stay out of the kitchen and garage, where it is easy to get hurt during a fight
  • Get Help!

    • Go to a safe place, like a neighbor or friend's house
    • Teachers, police officers, doctors, nurses, friends and neighbors are all people who you can go to for help
    If you need help RIGHT NOW, try to call 911 from a room away from the fighting

    Things to Think About

    • Which doors, windows or stairs is the safest way to get out of your house during a fight?
    • Which grown up could you talk to about getting help?

    Remember: It's not your fault!!!!

    • It's okay to love both of your parents, even if one parent is hurting the other
    • But it's not okay for that parent to hurt you, your parent or anyone else

    Police

    City Hall
    455 N. Main
    Wichita, Kansas 67202

    Emergency Assistance: Dial 9-1-1

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