Keep Yourself Safe

It is important to keep yourself (and any children you may have) as safe as possible. Making a safety plan can make you feel more secure should you have to get away from your partner in an ememrgency.

Below are some ideas you could think about to ensure your (and your children if any) safety if an incident occurs.

Tell someone about your situation
Arrange a safe place to stay with someone you trust
Keep a bag of items with someone you trust should you need to leave in an emergency such as I.D documents, benefits books, passport etc.
Keep a list of incidents of abuse and visit your GP or hospital should you sustain any injuries for evidence
Keep a list of useful phone numbers in your mobile phone