A
Safety Plan for
You
What you need to know:
IMPORTANT:
DO NOT TELL the abuser and/or any of his friends, or
acquaintances,
about the Safety Plan,
what money or documents you have, and DO NOT TELL ANYONE what you are
planning to
do.
24-HOUR
HOTLINES:
For
Local Shelters CALL:
602-263-8900, or 1-800-799-7739
NATIONAL
HOTLINE:
1-800-799-SAFE
1-800-799-7233
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If you do not speak English,
please call S H I E L D:
602-389-HELP
602-389-4357
We
may have a FREE TRANSLATOR available to help you.
SPECIFIC DETAILS OF THE SAFETY PLAN:
I.
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When
the Abuser is There:
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- Stay
out of the rooms with no exit.
- Avoid
rooms that may have Weapons in them.
- Leave
your suitcase and CHECKLIST
ITEMS (what you need) with the friend
whom the abuser DOES NOT KNOW ABOUT.
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II.
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Checklist
Items (What You Need)
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A.
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Identification:
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- All
of your Passport(s), Work Permit, Green
Card, Visa, I-94's forms,
...
- Driver's
License(s), ID cards, ...
- Birth
Certificates, yours and all of your
children's'.
- Social
Security Cards.
- Medical
Insurance Cards.
- Marriage
License.
- Marriage
Certificate(s).
- Copy
of Passport or Certificate of
Naturalization of your abuser or
husband,
his Social Security Number.
- Pictures
of your family.
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B.
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Money:
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- Money
and/or Credit Cards.
- ATM
Cards.
- Check
Books for Checking Accounts.
- Savings
Books / Pass Books for
Savings-Deposit Accounts.
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III.
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Legal
Documents:
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A.
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Lease, Rental
Agreements, or Mortgage or
Deed of Trust to house or properties . |
B. |
Car
Registration and Insurance Papers.
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C. |
Health and
Life Insurance Papers and
Policies.
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D. |
All Medical
Records for you and your
children.
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E. |
School and
Immunization Shot Records.
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F. |
All of the
Divorce(s) papers, Orders of
Protection (if any), Child and or
Spousal Support Orders (if any), and
Court Related Papers (yours and your
abusers).
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G. |
Child or
Dependent Custody Papers (if
any).
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IV.
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Keys
and other Essentials: |
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A.
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All Keys from
your House, Car(s), Gates,
Work or Office, Bags and Suitcases,
Mailbox, ... |
B. |
Medications
and Vitamins for you and your
children.
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C. |
All of your
and your children's or
dependents Jewelry and personal items.
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D. |
Address,
Phone Number Book, Scheduler,
Day-Planner.
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E. |
Pre-Paid
Phone Cards for Long-Distance
Calls.
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IF
YOUR ARE AN IMMIGRANT OR A REFUGEE WOMAN, YOU NEED TO
KNOW THAT:
"If you are being hurt by your husband, you may be
eligible for a
Lawful Permanent Residency status completely without his
cooperation,
and even against his wishes."
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