What a Safecall Person Does
What should the Safecall Person Know or Do?
There are any number of different items that could be useful in helping someone to meet with a new partner. When a person writes to you to ask you to be their Safecall, if you are not sure you can do it, point them towards someone who can.
I used to think that if they would not follow these guidelines to the letter, than I would not be there Safecall.
However, when a person most needs Me is not the time to stand on ceremony or pride. Whatever you can get is better than not getting anything if, god forbid, something should go awry.
Have the person writing to you give you their phone number, and give them a call. You need to protect yourself, as well.
Tell them that they should get certain information from the person they are going to meet. These things are listed above and outlined in the template below.
Tell them to give this information to you, too.
Once you have this information, try to get an idea of what they are planning on doing, where they are planning on going and how long it is supposed to last.
Have a notebook available to write this information down next to their other information.
If they are willing, help them set up a plan if they don't already have one.
Once you have done this, get their name and address.
Ask for pictures of one or both people, if possible, should the need to give this information to the authorities arise.
Come up with a code phrase, such as, "Yes, my mother knows". It's obscure enough not to raise suspicion and doesn't sound to the abuser like a negative comment or statement.
If you hear the code phrase, call 911.
Do not attempt to go and save the person yourself.
If your caller fails to make contact at a specified time, assume the worst and notify police.
Most meetings go off without a hitch. Most times you will feel almost bored by the monotony of the calls. Usually, if nothing else, you will gain another friendship through the conversations.
