This printable safety plan for children is a clear, structured resource designed to help children and young people stay safe during domestic abuse, family conflict, or situations involving fighting, shouting, or unsafe behaviour at home. It supports children to understand what they can do if they feel scared, worried, or at risk.
The template is a child-friendly, fillable PDF worksheet that guides children through simple, practical safety steps. It helps them identify safe places, trusted adults, and ways to get help in an emergency. It also reinforces important protective messages, such as staying out of conflict, seeking help, and understanding that the situation is not their fault .
The safety plan includes prompts for children to:
- recognise unsafe situations such as arguing, shouting, or violence in the home
- plan where they can go to feel safe
- identify trusted adults they can talk to when they feel scared, anxious, or upset
- learn how and when to call the police or a helpline
- think about calming strategies to manage fear and distress
- understand that they deserve to feel safe and should not keep harmful secrets
This tool is especially useful for children affected by domestic violence, domestic abuse, trauma, or high-conflict family environments. It supports emotional safety, personal safety awareness, and early help-seeking behaviour. It can also help reduce anxiety by giving kids a clear plan and sense of control. It is suitable for use by parents, carers, foster carers, social workers, family support workers, teachers, safeguarding professionals, and therapists working with children and young people. It can be used in direct work sessions, safety planning, early intervention, or therapeutic support. This child safety plan is a practical tool to support safeguarding, emotional wellbeing, and resilience in children living with domestic abuse or unsafe home situations.
