Individualized Safety Plan ReflectionWhen thinking about helping someone develop a safety plan if they find themselves in an intimate partner violence or IPV situation , I turned to a woman who I know will soon be married. Over the past year the couple had some arguments that bordered on verbal abuse. While none of them resulted in physical violence, learning about intimate partner violence allows me to see aspects of relationships in a different light than I had seen them before. The potential victim with whom I chose to facilitate the safety plan does not consider her relationship abusive, and neither do I. However, the victim, Crissy, could use an action plan if verbally abusive arguments begin to take on a physical nature. . This reflection will include a summary of the development of the safety plan, the issues raised by the plan, and emotional reflection from both the victim and myself. It is important to note that all names have been changed for confidentiality reasons. Safety Plan Development Summary Crissy is a 21-year-old Caucasian female in college at the University of North Texas. She has been in a relationship with her 29 year old boyfriend for 2 years now. They live in separate apartments but often stay together for days or weeks at a time. When Crissy agreed to play the part of an abuse victim, she didn't know where to start. To help her start thinking about an IPV situation between her and her boyfriend, I asked Crissy to think about where most of the fights between her and her boyfriend took place. Crissy decided that the discussions mostly took place in her room or the living room. I also asked Crissy to think about what resources she had available around her each day. For example… half of the paper… I saw her strengths until I considered her the victim in this assignment. I will also never see Crissy the same again. This woman, who in my eyes was initially defenseless in a potential IPV situation, has become a beacon of hope for all women plagued by intimate partner violence. By facilitating this safety plan, I learned how to help women navigate their safety options. I saw that women can be even more creative, strong and empowered than I imagined possible. More importantly, this assignment gave me the opportunity to truly consider and offer an alternative to a life of abuse that many women had never heard of before. I believe the safety plan is important both for the woman seeking safety from her abusive relationship and for the advocate who has difficulty seeing the victim as capable of overcoming the risks of intimate partner violence..