What to do if you are a victim of partner abuse

1. Know where local shelters are and have a safety plan to remove yourself from the abusive home or situation. Check with local officials if you are about to leave a situation where physical danger is a threat. You can request a police escort. Also find out about protective orders that might be issued for you, but this should not take the place of an escort.

2. If there is time to make a safety plan and there is no immediate emergency in leaving, there are some factors to consider. Where will you stay? Do you have emergency money at hand? You may want to move things out a little at a time to where you will be staying.

3. Last but certainly not least, do not be afraid to ask for help. There are many people and organizations who can help make this transition time safer and perhaps even a bit less stressful for you.

CALL

National Domestic Violence Hotline at
1-800-799-7233 or 1-800-787-3244 (TTY)

My Name is Darlene Greene, my foundation, the Ina Mae Greene
Foundation/For My Sisters, is a resource foundation for Women who are
in domestic abusive relationships. Please visit our website www.inamaegreene.com