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707 Building, Suite 130
haven@marquette.edu
Things You Can Do To Protect Yourself
Abuse can be unpredictable and dangerous. No two situations are alike, and there are no guarantees that what works for one person will work for another. Yet, you can take steps to increase your safety:
- If you are in immediate danger, call 911 or Public Safety (414-288-1911).
- Trust your instincts. Don’t downplay the danger. If you feel unsafe, you probably are.
- Take threats seriously. Danger often is highest when a victim tries to leave or end the relationship, or the abuser talks about suicide or murder.
- Get help from a campus or community resource. They can help you make a safety plan, give you information about state laws, refer you to other services, and weigh options, such as seeking a protection order.
- Develop a safety plan for when you go to class, the dining or residence hall, your job, or other social situations. Involve friends, family and school administrators. Notify Public Safety (414-288-6800), so that they can watch out for you.
- Keep a log of times the abuser contacts, threatens, follows, or harms you.
- Some types of abuse are crimes and you can file a report with the police. Campus judicial programs can provide sanctions for on-campus violations.
- Tell your friends, roommates, and others about the abuse and seek their support.
If You Are In an Abusive Relationship
If you are in an abusive relationship, please know that it is not your fault. You are not alone. There are many resources available on the Marquette campus, and in the Milwaukee community that can help. If you would like to talk to someone, and don’t know where start, please contact HAVEN at (414) 288-5746 or haven@marquette.edu.
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