At work, you may want to:

• If you feel comfortable involving law enforcement, obtain a restraining order and make sure that it is current and on hand at all times. Include the workplace on the order. A copy should be provided to the police, the employee’s supervisor, Human Resources, the reception area, the Legal department, and Security.
• Save any threatening emails or voicemail messages. You can use these to take legal action in the future, if you choose to. If you already have a restraining order, the messages can serve as evidence in court that the order was violated.
• Park close to the entrance of your building, and talk with security, the police, or a manager if you fear an assault at work.
• Have your calls screened, transfer harassing calls to security, or remove your name and number from automated phone directories.
• Relocate your workspace to a more secure area.
• Provide a picture of the perpetrator to reception areas and/or Security.
• Identify an emergency contact person should the employer be unable to contact you.
• Ask Security to escort you to and from your car or public transportation.
• Look into alternate hours or work locations.
• Review the safety of your childcare arrangements, whether it is on-site childcare at the company or off-site elsewhere. If you have a restraining order, it can usually be extended to the childcare center.

Remember, you cannot stop your partner’s abuse; but you can find help and support for yourself. Abuse is always a choice that a perpetrator makes to harm.

Workplace Safety Plan courtesy of the Futures Without Violence.