This section includes a Logbook, Protection plans and contact details of support services in your area.

The Logbook offers you the chance to safely record the types of behaviours / incidents that you (or those close to you) are experiencing.

Incidents are not limited to those of a violent nature. Harassment, stalking, destruction of property or a worsening in mental health issues can also be documented.

The Protection Plans will help you to think about and put into place certain measures that may increase your safety.

Logbook

No matter how small you think an incident is, it is important to take a detailed account of what occurred. You should do this as soon after the event as possible. The account should include a description of the person (s), their behaviour as well as the consequences.

Many incidents are single events and never reoccur. However, some incidents may be repeated over time. The behaviour may worsen, become more upsetting or intrusive. It is important that you begin to record all important events from the beginning.

This Logbook includes a number of different sections you can fill out following an incident or a noticed change in another’s behaviour. It includes a number of guided headings that may help you to record important information.

Important factors to record include:

What happened during the incident
What behaviours were involved
Times and dates
A description of the person (s) along with factors such as; how they acted, clothing, the type of car they were traveling in or any other identifying information
Description of the behaviour and any effects upon you, those closest to you or your property
Police report number, the officer’s name and badge number
Any additional information such as any follow-ups by the police or outcomes from any intervention or support service.

How to use the logbook

If you wish to use the logbook you will be re-directed to a secure site. This is simply to ensure that your information is NOT viewed by anyone else. VAPA does NOT save ANY of your information.

Once you have filled in your logbook press "PRINT" under "FILE" in the top left of the computer screen.

Once your logbook has been printed press "DONE" at the bottom of the plan.

Click here to fill in and/ or print the Logbook.

**WARNING
Please keep the logbook in a safe place or give it to a trusted friend or professional.

Please feel free to contact VAPA at info@vapa.ie or l.hempenstall@ucc.ie if you have any questions regarding this logbook.

Protection Planning

Protection Plans are very individual guides that can be used in order to increase your own safety as well as others close to you that may be affected by anti-social activity or potentially dangerous behaviour.

These plans should be altered and updated overtime so that it fits your current situation. If possible, it is recommended that you develop or share your plan with at least one other trusted person.

Each protection plan includes guided questions that may help you to develop your own individual plan.
There is also a journal section at the end so that you can include any important additional information.

The protection plan can be used in conjunction with the Logbook.

How to use the Protection Plan

If you wish to use the logbook you will be re-directed to a secure site. This is simply to ensure that your information is NOT viewed by anyone else. VAPA does NOT save ANY of your information.

Once you have filled in your logbook press "PRINT" under "FILE" in the top left of the computer screen.

Once your logbook has been printed press "DONE" at the bottom of the plan.

**WARNING
Please keep your protection plans in a safe place or give it to a trusted friend or professional.

Please feel free to contact VAPA at info@vapa.ie or l.hempenstall@ucc.ie if you have any questions regarding these plans.

The main areas that the Protection Plan will help you to consider include:

The people that you can really trust when in danger or feeling exhausted and in need of support
Local phone numbers of support services, police agencies or legal professionals
How to increase your own safety and those in your care
Possible ways in which you can leave a potentially dangerous situation safely and quickly
Where to keep important documents during an emergency
Safety measures at home (Example: smoke detectors, fire extinguishers, code words)
Children’s safety including pick-up permission from school or other activities
How employers and co-workers can help the situation

This plan is divided into different sections. Click on the areas that are important to you:

If you are unaware of the contact details of organizations in your area please see the Support Services page here: http://www.vapa.ie/supportservices.html or jump directly to a specific section

Children
Community Violence & Abuse
Cultural factors
Disability
Domestic Violence
Elder Abuse
Homicide
Legal Rights
Mental Health
Parental Abuse & Support
Police Services
Sexual Violence & Abuse
Stalking
Victim Support