STEP 5

Carefully choose who to trust with information about your situation.
You may want to inform your boss or supervisor. Your office may set up a safety policy.
You can post your protection order.
Tell your co-workers and office security to call the police if they see your batterer at the workplace. You can show a picture of the batterer.
You can ask a co-worker to screen your incoming phone calls at work.
Ask coworkers not to tell where you are if your batterer comes to the workplace or calls.
When possible, travel to or from work with another person and vary your route and the times you go to work.
Work when other people are there, never work alone.
If possible, move to an alternate worksite, avoid sitting with back to doors, lobbies, or street level windows.
Keep your office door locked if you can.
Plan an escape route in case your partner shows up at your work.
Have someone escort you to your car and park close to the building.
Try to always carry a cell phone for emergencies.