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SAFETY PLANS
 
Warning: Violence often gets worse when you try to leave or show signs of independence. Take special care!!

Key steps:

  • Try to figure out warning signs that come before an assault. Drinking, drugs, pay day, a bad day at work, etc.
  • Are there physical signs? Clenched fists, threats, a red face, throwing things?
  • Try to get out or get help before anything happens
  • Are there weapons in the house? Can you remove them? Lock them up?
  • Can you signal the neighbors? Can your children learn to call the police?
  • How will you get out of the house? Set a routine so that it is normal for you to leave the house for a short period of time
  • If possible take your children with you. Alternatives are to send them to a friend or relative.

Items To Take When Leaving:

Try to have the following items organized in one place, so in case you have to leave in a hurry they are ready. Also, make copies of as many of these as possible so a duplicate is available in a second location. 

  • Money:
    • Checkbook
    • Savings Account
    • ATM Card
    • Credit Cards
  • Identification for yourself
  • Children's birth certificates
  • Your birth certificate
  • Social Security cards
  • School and vaccination records
  • Keys:
    • House
    • Car
    • Office
  • Drivers License and registration
  • Medication
  • Divorce papers, custody papers
 
   
 
Thank You!
 
We would like to thank all the people that helped with our recent fundraising events - the Brunch Ski and Music Event/Silent Auction. We appreciate the work that went into these two events and want to thank all the people who volunteered their time and talents. We also want to
thank the many businesses and individuals who contributed food, auction items, and other materials.
 
 
Walk Against Violence
 
Along with the Copper Country Humane Society, we will again this summer hold a walk along College Avenue in Houghton to show support for a community without violence towards people or their pets. More information about the time and place will be coming soon.
 
 
 

Friends of the Shelter

 
The annual Friends of the Shelter campaign begins in March. This is
our primary fund-raising activity. Please look for your information letter to arrive shortly and consider a generous donation. Contributions are also accepted through this Web site by clicking here. We appreciate all the support community members have given us throughout the years.
 
 

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