| Create an emergency escape plan. |
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Create a list of important phone numbers (e.g. police, shelter) for yourself and your children, and always have change for a phone call 24-hours/7 days a week:
Anselma House 742-5894 Haven House 653-2422 |
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| Create a list of safe places you can go (e.g. family, friend, shelter) |
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| Tell your neighbours (if it's safe) you would like them to call police if they hear fighting or screaming/possibly children will go there. |
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| Hide clothing, house keys, car keys, money, important documents (or copies), favourite toys, etc. at a friend or family member's home |
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| Keep all of your identification in your wallet (or other safe place) |
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| Open your own bank account (at a bank different from your partner) and arrange that calls and bank statements go to a friend or family member |
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| Save and set aside as much money as you can (e.g. from grocery budget) |
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| Have $10 to $15 available for cab fare or an emergency |
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| Be aware of any weapons in the home (including kitchen knives) |
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| Tell people you trust about the abuse |
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| Teach your children their own safety plan (i.e. safe place to go, how to use the phone to call for help, emergency exits, etc) |
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| Create a code word with your children and family so they know when to call for help |
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| Consider a plan for the safety and welfare of your pet(s) |
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If you are not living with your abusive partner:
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| Change the locks, install a peephole in the door, a security system, an outside lighting system, and smoke detectors |
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| Teach your children not to answer the door |
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| Have your telephone number unpublished and block your number when calling out (dial *67 before the number) |
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| Consider getting a cellular phone and have a cordless in the house |
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| Keep your restraining order near you at all times |
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| Make sure the school, day care, and police have a copy of all court documents, including restraining orders and custody/access orders |
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| Tell people that your partner no longer lives with you and ask them to call police if your partner is seen near your home or children |
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| Tell the people who take care of your children who has permission to pick them up |
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| Tell someone at work about your situation and ask for calls to be screened |
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| Stay away from the places your partner is likely to go or hang out (e.g. stores, banks, video rental, bars) |
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