Plan your Escape:

If you, or someone you know, is planning to leave an abusive household, here are some important things you can do to help yourself and your family.
If you’ve been involved in a violent episode, remember to:

• Save evidence — such as torn clothing
• Have a friend or police officer take pictures of your injuries
• Keep all dental and medical records in an easily accessible location
• Keep extra copies of important document where you can get to them easily— with a friend or relative for example. If you’ve got time to pack, gather the following items for yourself and your children:
  • Clothing
  • Birth Certificates
  • Marriage/ divorce licenses
  • Immunization/ medical records
  • Medicines
  • Insurance documents
  • Social Security cards
  • Identification papers for yourself and your children
  • Food stamps
  • Checkbook, money, or credit cards
  • Phone numbers of friends and relatives

For more resources, please visit VSDVAlliance.org.

Remember, you are not alone.  You can call our hotline 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at 1-888-528-1041