Suggested Safety Planning

Sometimes women and children may have to leave their home in a hurry. It can be helpful to make some preparations which will enable this to be done more safely and will allow you to bring essentials with you.

Here are some ideas:-

• Know where the nearest telephone is located.
• Know where temporary accommodation can be sought.
• Have a list of important telephone numbers.
• Have money for a bus or taxi fares.
• Have an extra set of keys to your home or car.
• Pack an emergency bag.
• Take important documents, eg benefit books, passport, medical cards, bank books and any legal information.
• Take any essential medicines.
• Think about when it would be most safe to leave. You may wish to discuss it with your children, if you have any.
• Try to leave when your partner is not around.
• Take some personal belongings, if it is safe to do so.