Your Domestic Violence Survival Kit

If you are still in the relationship:

Think of a safe place to go if an argument occurs; avoid rooms with no exits, or rooms with weapons (kitchen)
Think about and make a list of safe people to call
Keep change with you at all times
Memorize all important numbers (including your social security number)
Establish a code word or sign so that family, friends, teachers, or coworkers know when to call for help
Think about what you will say to your partner if he (or she) becomes violent
Remember, you have the right to live without fear and violence

Change your phone number
Screen calls
Save and document all contacts, messages, injuries, or other incidents involving the batterer
Change locks if the batterer has a key
Avoid staying alone
Plan how to get away if confronted by your abuser
If you have to meet your partner, do it in a public place; try not to go alone
Vary your routine
Notify school and work contacts
Call a shelter for battered women

Police or Sheriff's Department ____________________________________

Family members/friends to alert____________________________________

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Domestic Violence/Sexual assault program___________________________

Counselor/therapist________________________________________________

Clergy member______________________________________________________

Lawyer_____________________________________________________________

Other_____________________________________________________________