SAFETY PLAN FOR VICTIMS WHO LEAVE AN ABUSIVE RELATIONSHIP
Gather all important papers including birth certificates, prescriptions, marriage certificates, Medicaid card, Insurance card, Social Security card, income tax return, spouse’s pay stub, credit card records.
Find a safe place to go.
Make an extra set of keys and/or leave keys and important papers with a friend or family member who you can trust.
Save money and hide it or give to a friend or family member to hold for you.
Secure transportation
Create a signal system with a designated friend to let them know when “it’s time” or to call the police.
Leave when the abuser is not at home.
Do not let the abuser know that you plan on leaving.
SAFETY PLAN FOR VICTIMS WHO STAY IN AN ABUSIVE RELATIONSHIP
Develop a safety plan for the future in the event that you need to leave the abusive situation.
As a part of the safety plan, secure money, clothing, identification, legal papers, etc. and hide them in a safe place.
Attend a support group for victims.
As much as possible, do not isolate yourself.
Remember that unless there is some form of intervention, the cycle of violence will most likely continue.
National Resources
National Coalition Against Domestic Violence
www.ncadv.org/need-support/what-is-domestic-violence
National Clearing House on Child Abuse and Neglect
800-394-3366
National Committee to Prevent Child Abuse
800-55-NCPCA [800-556-2722]
National Council on Child Abuse and Family Violence Helpline
800-222-2000
National Domestic Violence Hotline
www.thehotline.org
800-799-7233, 800-787-3224
National Victims Center
800-FYI-CALL [800-394-2255]
National Sexual Violence Resource Center
www.nsvrc.org
877-739-3895
American Bar Association, National Legal Resource Center of Child Advocacy and Protection
202-662-1720
Faith Trust Institute
www.faithtrustinstitute.org
206-634-1903
Local Community Resources (San Diego, California)
Center for Community Solutions
1-888 385-4657
Hidden Valley House 760-480-0055
Family Violence/Abuse
Child Abuse Hotline
800-344-6000
Domestic Violence/ Women's Shelter
888-272-1767
Legal Assistance
877-534-2524
877-734-3258
Interfaith Community Services
760-721-2117
Women's Resource Center-Oceanside
24-hour crisis hotline
760-757-3500