Safety Plan Before The Next Outburst:

• Decide on a safety plan to alert a friend or shelter that you are leaving and need support.
• When arguing move to the lowest risk space (a room with no weapons and access to outside doors).
• Locate all possible escape routes.
• Keep your purse in an easily accessible place.
• Teach the children to dial 911.
• Make arrangements for family pets.
• Start your own bank account.
• Leave before the violence starts, if possible taking the children with you.

Pack a bag with the following items and leave it in a safe place (neighbour,friend,work)

• Money, change for phone, phone cards.
• Extra set of clothes and shoes for yourself and the children.
• Medications and prescriptions.
• Extra set of keys for house, car and work.
• Emergency phone numbers (Shelters)
• Toys for children.
• Items of special sentimental value.
• Copies of Important Documents (See below).

Take copies or original of the following with you:

• Birth Certificates
• Social Insurance Numbers
• Drivers License and registration.
• Passport.
• Address book.
• Divorce papers or seperation agreement.
• Custody agreements.
• Insurance papers.
• Lease or mortage papers.
• Restraining order or peace bond.
• Bank book.
• School and vaccination records.
• Alberta Health Care numbers.