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When It Is Time To Leave Make A Safety Plan

Making the decision to leave a relationship is difficult and, at times, it can increase your risks for danger. That is why you need to have a safety plan in place as your prepare to make this important step to improve your life.

Neighbors can be a great help in this difficult time. Create a “safety signal” that will alert a neighbor to call the police should you need help. Pack a Bag!

Change of clothes for yourself and children
Address book – include phone numbers of friends, relatives, doctors, attorney
Money – include change for a pay phone
Extra keys – to house and car
Emergency medicines
Important papers – include checking and savings account numbers; copy of lease; copy of No Contact Order/Protective Order, birth certificates; social security numbers for yourself, children and partner, TANF/SSI/Medicaid cards; etc.

Seek Safety

You can find help by going to any Indianapolis Fire Department or Township fire station 24 hours a day. You can also contact the Domestic Violence Network of Greater Indianapolis at (317) 475-6110 or the Helpline at (317) 926-HELP. Being prepared is an important step to being safe.

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