If you feel like you may be in a dangerous or potentially abusive/exploitative situation, please consider how to plan for your safety.  If you would like to discuss creating a safety plan, you can contact the following national hotlines that may be able to assist you:

• Human Trafficking – National Human Trafficking Resource Center (NHTRC) 
  • 24 hour Hotline: 1-888-3737-888
• Domestic Violence – National Domestic Violence Hotline
  • 24 hour Hotline: 1-800-799-SAFE (7233)
• Sexual Abuse – Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network (RAINN)
  • 24 hour Hotline: 1-800-656-4673
• Suicidal Thoughts – National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
  • 24 hour Hotline: 1-800-273-TALK (8255)
• Dating Violence – National Dating Abuse Helpline
  • 24 hour Hotline: 1-866-331-9474

For some general tips on how to stay safe, please see the list below. 

General Safety Tips:

• Trust your judgment.  If a situation/individual makes you uncomfortable, trust that feeling.
• Let a trusted friend/relative know if you feel like you are in danger or a person/situation is suspicious.
• Keep all important documents and identification in your possession at all times.
• Keep important numbers on your person at all times, including the number of someone you feel safe contacting if you are in trouble.
• Make sure that you have a means of communication (cell phone, phone card), access to your bank account and any medication that you might need with you at all times.
• If you are ever in immediate danger, the quickest way to access help is to call 911.

For additional safety planning tips, please see the Safety Planning At-A-Glance.