- Plan an escape route. It will save you time if you must leave immediately. It may even save your life.
- Rent a P.O. box or safety deposit box.
- Keep the following items hidden in a safe place or with a trusted friend or relative:
- An extra set of car or house keys
- Important documents including birth certificates, marriage license, immigration papers, immunization and school records for your children, cell phone and charger, titles to house, property, and auto.
- Food stamp card
- Medication needed for you and your children, insurance information
- Packed suitcase for you and your children
- Right now, start saving money that you will need when you leave, even if you only put aside a few dollars from each week’s grocery money.
- Log threats, physical confrontation and harassment. Take pictures of evidence and keep all text or phone messages.