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Domestic abuse is a broad term and involves physical, psychological, economic, and sexual abuse, as well as attempts to manipulate the victim through the use of his or her children. The abuser may also seek to isolate the victim from other people who may provide assistance.

If an acute episode of domestic violence occurs in the home, first assess your immediate safety.

• The question of when to obtain immediate assistance from the local law-enforcement agency must be based on your belief that there is risk of bodily injury or death.
• If you believe that you or others in the home are in immediate danger, call 911.
• If possible, you should attempt to do this without the abuser's knowledge, because this could lead to an escalation of the violence.

In the event that you must quickly leave your home, you should have immediate access to the following items:

• Identification for yourself and your children (driver's license, passports, green cards, birth certificates)
• Important documents (such as school and health records, insurance policies, car titles, mortgage papers, marriage license)
• Court documents (protective orders, divorce, or custody papers)
• Supply of prescription medications or a list of the medications and dosages
• Clothing, toys, and other comfort items for both you and your children
• Extra set of car, house, and safety deposit box keys
• Phone numbers and addresses of family, friends, and community resources
• Money, checkbook, credit cards

 

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