Safety at Court or Public Places

Safety at Court or Public Places

  • If at all possible, arrange for someone to go with you for support and safety.
  • Wait in a safe place if your abuser is nearby, such as next to a security guard or bailiff in court.
  • Sit at a physical distance from the abuser and their family members.  Always make sure other people are in between you and the abuser.
  • Make certain that you are safe when you leave a courthouse or a public place.  Abusers often stalk victims to discover where they live, or to punish victims for taking legal action.  Arrange to go directly from the court to a friend or relative’s house so that you will not be alone in the event that you are being followed, or not leading them straight to your residence.
  • You can also ask court personnel to escort you to your vehicle.