How to make your children safe

Teach them to flee to safety rather than getting in the middle of a fight, even if they want to help
Teach them how to get to safety, to call 911, to give your address & phone number to the police
Teach them who to call for help
Teach them about safe and unsafe places to hide in the home
Give the principal at school or the childcare center a copy of your protective order; tell them not to release your children to anyone without talking to you first; use a password so they can be sure it is you on the phone; give them a photo and description of the abuser
Make sure the children know who to tell at school if they see the abuser
Make sure that the school knows not to give your address or phone number to ANYONE