Keeping Families Safe

Keeping Safe

Deciding what to do can take time. You may wish to involve the police, talk to us, or end the relationship. Whatever you decide, your safety is always most important.

You may feel you need time to think about your situation. Or perhaps you have already made up your mind to leave. Whatever you decide, your safety is always the priority.

• Keeping safe if you're still living with the abuser
• Keeping safe if you've left your partner, but are still in danger

It helps if you can safely make notes of abusive incidents, including times, dates, names, what was said and details of injuries. These notes can be very important when you need to access legal and welfare rights.

If you’re still living with the abuser, think about how to protect yourself and your children

• Call 111 if you or your children are in danger.
• Keep some money and a set of keys in a safe place.
• Keep copies of important papers (passports, birth certificates, court
  orders, marriage certificate) in a safe place.
• Find out about your legal and housing rights
• Tell someone you trust about the abuse.
• Make calls from  a friend’s house.
• Report any injuries to your GP so there is a record of the abuse.
• Talk to family and friends about staying with them in an emergency.

If you have left your partner but still fear for your safety!

• Change the locks, and put locks on windows.
• Ask the police for advice on making your home more secure.
• Tell school who can pick up your children and who cannot.
• Report injuries to your GP so there is a record of the abuse.
• See a solicitor. They can help you with court orders to prevent your partner assaulting you, and make you aware of your legal rights.