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Civilian Emergency Platform
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Physical or sexual violence in home — victim or witness needs safety now.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — NOT EXPERT REVIEWED — NOT FOR PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Hitting, choking, threats with objects, isolating from phone.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Victim minimizing injury — fear of reporting.
Scene hazards: Weapons in home, Escalation when leaving
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — If violence active — shout fire to neighbours if helps.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Move children to locked room or exit path if safe.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Pack go-bag hidden — copies ID, cash, meds.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Call 181 women helpline for shelter coordination.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — 112 emergency. 181 women helpline. 1098 child line if children at risk.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Hospital medico-legal exam documents abuse.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Strangulation — ER even if feels okay after.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Shelter and counselling through certified NGOs.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Do NOT blame victim for staying.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Do NOT mediate alone with violent armed person.
MYTH: DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Domestic violence is a private family matter — do not call police
REALITY: DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Violence is criminal. Police and helplines exist to protect victims.
DANGER: DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Homicide when community stays silent.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Leaving is most dangerous time — plan quietly if possible.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Strangulation high lethality even without visible marks.