Are you in a domestic violence relationship? Are you ready to leave? Learn steps to transpose yourself in a safe place.
- If you are not safe call 911
- Contact TRDV 24 hour hotline at 1-877-977-8738 for help
- Tell somebody and if you are employed schedule a meeting with your HR Director and supervisor for a confidential off the record meeting to discuss your situation
- Know where you are going before leaving
- How are you getting there – if you need transportation assistance contact TRDV for Transportation Relocation Assistance (TRA) services
- Get a bag and leave it at a friend’s/relative’s house with clothes for you and your children
- Personal products
- Birth certificates
- Social security cards
- Kids shot records
- Copy of last year’s taxes
- Medical insurance cards
- Car insurance card
- Bank cards/credit card (do not use a joint credit or bank card) or prepaid card with money on it
- List of medications with dosage for everyone in case you leave them
- Know your partner's schedule so you can plan the time to leave when he/she is not there
- Coordinate with your children a safe word or text to know what to do and where to meet
- As soon as you leave and are at your safe location, file your Protective Order (PO)
- Open your own separate bank account
- Get counseling established for you and your children immediately (within 48 hours)
- Utilize your TRDV-LINX to locate the services/products you need