Plan ahead

• Develop a plan for your safety
• Consider confiding in your neighbours
• Arrange to have a place to go
• Have your own copies of important papers
• Have available important phone numbers
• Have an overnight bag available
• Put aside money and spare keys

During an incident

• Get out if you can
• Take important items listed above
• Call for help or ring 999

If you can't leave the situation

• Avoid rooms with only one exit
• Avoid, if possible, the kitchen, bathroom and garage
• Call for help or ring 999

If you are living alone

• Change locks, secure doors and windows
• Change your phone numbers
• Seek legal advice
• Notify trusted friends and family

Safety outside

• Inform your work and children's school and/or nursery if appropriate
• Change your daily routine
• Plan ahead for unexpected contact with the abuser.