Resource: Plan Your Escape

Be Prepared

If you’ve been involved in a violent episode, remember to:

• Save evidence — such as torn clothing

• Have a friend or police officer take pictures of your injuries

• Keep all dental and medical records in an easily accessible location

• Keep extra copies of important documents where you can get to them easily — with a friend or relative for example. If you’ve got time to pack, gather the following items for yourself and your children:

  • Clothing

  • Birth Certificates

  • Marriage/ divorce licenses

  • Immunization/ medical records

  • Medicines

  • Insurance documents

  • Social Security cards

  • Identification papers for yourself and your children

  • Food stamps

  • Checkbook, money, or credit cards

  • Phone numbers of friends and relatives

For more resources, please visit VSDVAlliance.org.

Remember, you are not alone.  You can call our hotline 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at 1-888-528-1041