How Long Should You Stay at a Safe House?
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Stay Until You Feel Safe
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The point of a safe house is provide secure shelter for those who are in danger. Ideally, a person would stay as long as required to feel safe and to find an alternative place to live.
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Feeling Safe Can Take Months
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In many instances of abuse, it can take years for the victim to truly feel safe again. Most safe houses have a maximum time a person can stay in them--ranging from one week to several months. Therefore, it's not always possible for a person to stay until they feel truly safe.
Bottom Line
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You must find a balance between feeling safe and moving on with your life. Learn about local resources to help make the transition from a safe house to another housing option. Get the support of friends or family to help keep you secure in your new location. Involve the police and get applicable restraining orders in place.
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