All individuals have the right to a life free from abuse!
Domestic and Intimate Partner Violence is not about a single fight. It is a pattern of coercive behavior and abuse used by one partner to gain control over the other. Domestic violence is against the law and is not your fault.
Protect Yourself
Call 911 if you are in immediate danger! Talk to someone you trust about what is happening and make a safety plan and emergency kit.
Your plan and emergency kit should include things such as:
- Copies of important documents such as Birth Certificate, Social Security Cards, Driver’s License/ID Card, Ex parte or Order of Protection, Divorce Decree, Lease, rental agreement, property deed, mortgage payment book, Medical and Vaccination Records, Insurance Card, School Records
- Clothing for myself and children
- Extra set of keys
- Money and bank account information
- VIP Contacts; attorney, doctors, police department, taxi , safe friends/family
- Who you will call and phone numbers. Consider a code word or phrase.
- Medications
- Be sure to discuss safety with your children and make sure they know how to get help if violence occurs
Call 911 if you are in immediate danger. Call our 24 hour SAFEline to speak with an advocate about our program. SAFEline: 417-864-SAFE (7233).
