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Is Your Relationship Affecting Your Health: Safety Card

This 4-panel double-sided tool folds up to the size of a business card (3.5″ x 2″) and was designed for women receiving health care services. The card helps women recognize how their relationship impacts their health as well as the lives of their children and provides information on safety planning. The safety card lists specific health problems that may be the result of chronic stress from an abusive relationship. It also offers women who are in abusive relationships guidance on talking with their children. The backside of the card refers people to the National Domestic Violence Hotline for further support. This tool is most effective when placed in private areas such as restrooms and exam rooms and may be given to patients routinely as part of regular visits, or upon disclosure of abuse.