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What Is SAFEPLAN?

SAFEPLAN is MOVA’s statewide, court-based program that provides specially trained and certified advocates to help victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking who are seeking protection from abuse. SAFEPLAN Advocates are employed by local community-based domestic violence and sexual assault programs in 41 district and probate courts across the state. The services they provide to victims are free of charge.

SAFEPLAN Advocates help victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking in several ways:

  • Help plan for the victim’s safety, including obtaining 209A restraining orders (also called protective orders) or 258E harassment prevention orders (HPO) from the court;

  • Make referrals to local support services;

  • Provide information on legal and safety options; and

  • Accompany the victim to court proceedings.

More Information on SAFEPLAN

For information on SAFEPLAN Advocates, what they do, and how to reach them, read the SAFEPLAN FAQs. Find out where we are located across the state, and learn important information about safety planning for victims of abuse. Click here to access SAFEPLAN grant information.

For more information on the SAFEPLAN Program, contact the SAFEPLAN staff at the Massachusetts Office for Victim Assistance at 617-727-5200.

To access safety planning brochures in multiple languages, please click on the following links:

Safety Planning Brochure (English)

Safety Planning Brochure (Portuguese)

Safety Planning Brochure (Russian)

Safety Planning Brochure (Spanish)

Safety Planning Brochure (Haitian Creole)

Safety Planning Brochure (Vietnamese) 

You may print copies for distribution.

 
 
 
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