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Life Events/Health & Wellbeing

Victim of Crime or Domestic Violence

Safety comes first. Everything else follows.

Violence, threats, or coercive control can disrupt safety, stability, and trust all at once. It changes how you move through the day, who feels safe, and what decisions feel possible. Managing any of this takes more strength than most people realize. Getting guidance does not mean giving up control.

9 guides
34 actions
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Your plan includes

9 guides. 34 concrete actions.

Each guide focuses on one area of this life event. Inside each guide, the AI walks you through specific actions with deliverables, deadlines, and resources.

01

Immediate Safety and Danger Assessment

Clarify whether the threat is active, escalating, or likely to recur, and build a safety response that fits the real situation.

Assess whether danger is active, escalating, or recedingIdentify specific threats and risk patternsCreate a safety plan for the next 24 to 72 hoursIdentify safe people, locations, and emergency contacts
02

Confidential Communication and Privacy

Secure safer phone, email, records, and planning channels so that safety planning and support happen without exposing plans to the person causing harm.

Secure a private phone or communication channelReview and lock down digital accounts and location sharingSet up a safe mailing and contact systemCreate a code word or check-in system with a trusted person
03

Immediate Stabilization

Make housing, transportation, cash, medication, and daily functioning workable enough to act on what comes next.

Secure safe housing for nowAddress transportation, medication, and daily essentialsAccess emergency financial resourcesArrange work, school, and child-care continuity
04

Medical, Forensic, and Urgent Care Choices

Surface time-sensitive care and evidence options for injuries, sexual violence, strangulation, or acute health needs.

Evaluate urgent medical and injury needsUnderstand forensic exam options and timingDocument injuries and medical findings
05

Documentation and Evidence Tracking

Keep incidents, threats, injuries, and case numbers organized without raising danger.

Set up a secure incident logPreserve digital evidence safelyOrganize police report numbers, case contacts, and legal documentsCreate a timeline of key events
06

Reporting, Advocacy, and Legal Options

Explain law enforcement, protection orders, victim compensation, and legal-aid paths without forcing any of them.

Understand the options for reporting to law enforcementExplore protection orders and safety-related legal toolsIdentify victim compensation and legal aid resourcesConnect with an advocate or legal-aid attorney
07

Children, Dependents, and Safety Networks

Protect routines and contact points when children, custody, caregiving, school, or workplace exposure are involved.

Assess child or dependent exposure and safety needsUpdate school pickup lists, emergency contacts, and disclosure protocolsAddress custody, visitation, and supervised contactPlan workplace safety and disclosure
08

Supporter Coordination and Boundaries

Let helpers reduce burden without taking control, leaking plans, or escalating danger.

Define what practical help is needed right nowSet information-sharing boundaries with supportersHelp supporters reduce burden without escalating danger
09

Recovery Pacing and Longer-Term Support

Address trauma responses, court fatigue, and practical rebuilding after the acute crisis.

Understand common trauma responses and non-linear recoveryBuild a trauma-informed support planManage court fatigue, retriggering, and ongoing contact stressPlan for practical rebuilding after the acute crisis

Ready to navigate victim of crime or domestic violence?

Answer a few questions about your situation. Gaite builds a personalized plan with the guides and actions most relevant to you.

Personal plans start at $10/month. Family plans $25/month for up to 5 members. Cancel anytime.

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