Empower your healing journey with the BTSADV Survivor Toolkits!
We believe in equipping survivors with the tools they need to thrive. Our Survivor Toolkits are designed to guide individuals who have left abusive relationships and are now building lives rooted in safety, independence, and empowerment.
Each toolkit is thoughtfully curated with valuable resources, handouts, and action steps to support survivors in every phase of their journey.
Whether you’re looking for information on emotional healing, financial planning, setting boundaries, or legal support—we’ve got you covered.
For your convenience, all materials are available for download by individual topic or as a complete toolkit. These resources are also ideal for schools, offices, counselors, and community organizations aiming to educate and support those affected by domestic violence.
In addition to downloadable PDFs, each section includes links to additional BTSADV programs and trusted external sources. Expanding your access to credible, survivor-centered support.
Start your next chapter with confidence.
Download one handout or the full survivor toolkit today.
Domestic Violence Risk Assesment
Understand the warning signs and potential dangers of intimate partner violence. This chapter helps survivors and advocates assess safety risks, identify red flags, and create informed safety plans based on evidence-based tools and real-life scenarios.
After
Abuse
Healing begins here. This chapter explores the emotional, physical, and practical steps to reclaim your life after abuse.
Staying
Safe
Protect your peace. This chapter offers practical tools and safety planning tips to help you stay secure and confident.
Grief and Healing
Healing takes time. This chapter supports you through grief, helping you process loss and rediscover strength after abuse.
Healthy and Unhealthy
Explore the differences between abuse and love. Understand what real trust, respect, and emotional safety look like.
Independence After Abuse
Reclaim your freedom. This chapter guides you in building self-sufficiency, confidence, and a life on your own terms.
Parenting
After Abuse
Support your children’s healing while nurturing your own. This chapter offers tools for safe, mindful, and resilient parenting.
Support Systems
You don’t have to do this alone. Learn how to build a strong, safe circle of support for healing and growth.
Finance Basics
Learn the fundamentals of budgeting, credit, and money management to regain stability and confidence after financial abuse.
Legal Court Prep
Know your rights. This chapter helps you understand protective orders, custody, documentation, and navigating the legal system after abuse.
Faith Based Healing
Reconnect with your spiritual foundation. This chapter explores how faith can guide healing, offer comfort, and restore inner peace.
Workplace Safety & Rights
Learn how to navigate employment after abuse. Get tips on legal protections, safety planning, and workplace accommodations.
College
Safety
Navigate college life with confidence. Learn safety tips, reporting options, and how to protect your well-being in academic environments.
Digital & Cyber Safety
This chapter provides essential digital safety tips for survivors of abuse, including how to secure personal information, prevent online stalking, and control digital footprints. Learn how to protect your privacy and regain control in a tech-driven world.
Addiction and Trauma Recovery
This chapter explores the link between trauma and addiction, offering survivors guidance on recovery, coping strategies, and pathways to healing. Learn how to reclaim your life with support, self-awareness, and resources tailored for lasting wellness.