Plan of Action...

Whether or not you decide to leave your abuser, Women’s Aid can help you plan how to leave in an emergency and to find a place of safety. 
If you decide to move away by yourself, make sure it’s safe and that you can’t be traced straightaway.

STEP 1
Recognise that you are in an abusive relationship. Unless you do this nothing can change.

STEP 2
Seek emotional support and practical help.

You can start this process by talking to a friend that you can trust.

You can call the Women's Aid National Domestic Violence help line or contact your local Women's Aid Refuge.

STEP 3
Make a crisis safety plan to help keep you and your children safe.

Store emergency clothes, money, children’s special toys, important documents, addresses and telephone numbers and duplicate car keys with someone you trust.

Plan how to contact emergency help at any time.  It may even help to agree signals with a neighbour if you aren’t able to use the telephone.

STEP 4
Get advice about your legal rights, protection under the law, safe housing and money.