We encourage people in unhealthy relationships to contact us for help, but there are some things you can do if you’re not ready to take that step just yet:

• Identify a safe place to go in case you ever feel that you need to escape
• Have some pocket money on you at all times
• Document any injuries suffered from violence

It’s also a good idea to keep the following items in a safe place:

• Spare set of car and/or house keys
• At least one set of clothes (for yourself and your children)
• Important documents (birth certificate, car insurance/title, medical records)
• Medications and other necessary items for your children