Educate Your Children:

• Teach them not to get in the middle of a the abuse.
• Teach them where to run or what to do when the abuse begins
• Teach who to call (neighbor, friend, relative or 911) when an incident emerges.
• Show them a safe escape route.

If you call the police:

• Record the name of the police officer, badge number, and license plate number, ask for a business card. 
• Show your injuries to the police officer. If the wounds get worse through several days, go to the police station to be photographed.
• Record the case or incident number.
• If an arrest was made, ask to be notified when the person is released.
• Ask for a restraining order if necessary.
• Tell the officer everything that happened including the words that were said. If a weapon was present in the fight or is in the house, ask the officer to take it for safety.

If you want to report a violent incident:

• Call the police station for an officer to visit you at home to take a report.
• You can also go to the police station to make a report.
• Keep a file of when you made the report and to whom.

If you are planning on leaving the relationship:

• Seek help from a professional advocate about your decision.
• Plan the best time to leave (Situations are different).
• Have a safe room that closes inside and with a phone that you can use.
• Have a cell phone with you always.
• Have a list of important numbers.
• Memorize some numbers you may need.
• if you have a restraining order, tell your landlord, principal and the teachers of your children’s school about the restraining order.
• Plan a quick way to pick up your children from school in case of an emergency.
• Be informed and have a list of resources that are available to you.

Important Items to Keep In A Security Bag:

• Money or credit cards to pay for food, gasoline, and other necessities
• Copies of important keys
• Medicine
• Originals or copies of important documents such as:

• • Social Security
  • Birth certificates
  • Passports
  • Immigration papers
  • School and medical files
  • Car Registration
  • Bank information
  • Insurance Cards
  • Other important documents
  • Our contact number

Important Questions To Consider:

• Where is the safest place to go? How will you get to that place?
• Who you can tell your decision to?
• Would a restraining order be an option?

Security If You Live Alone:

• Change the locks on the doors and windows as soon as possible
• Plan an escape route
• Change your routine
• Never travel without company
• Have a mobile phone with you always
• Deliver the photo of the other person to human resources and the security of your work
• Ask someone to accompany you (Do not go alone)
• Archive all threatening emails and voicemails.