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If you need help in preparing to leave an abusive situation, you can download the Domestic Violence Safety Plan brochure in English or Spanish. This information is summarized below.
Also check the shelters page for a list shelters and services, and here for a print-ready version of the contacts listed below.
Contacts and Support:
- National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) & 1-800-787-3224 (TDD)
If something about your relationship with your partner scares you and you need to talk.
- Shelter (CONTACS)
Phoenix Metro Area: 602-263-8900, Outside Phoenix: 1-800-799-7739
For help in locating an emergency, homeless, or domestic violence shelter in Maricopa County. http://www.cirs.org/
- National Sexual Assault Hotline–RAINN: 1-800-656-HOPE (4673)
- Childhelp USA: 1-800-422-4453
National child abuse hotline. Offers crisis intervention, information, literature and referrals. State-of-the-art technology provides translators in approximately 140 languages.
- Child Protective Services: 1-888-767-2445
Arizona child abuse hotline.
- Parents Anonymous: 1-866-267-2333
Parents can call 24 hours a day, toll-free, when under stress with their children. (Spanish language capability.)
- Arizona Coalition Against Domestic Violence
Phoenix Metro Area: 602-279-2900, Outside Phoenix: 1-800-782-6400
Concerned citizens and professionals unite through this statewide organization to increase public awareness about the issue of domestic violence, enhance the safety of and services for domestic violence victims, and reduce the incidents of domestic violence in Arizona families. Legal advocacy services also available.
- Arizona Humane Society Project Safe House: 1-602-997-7585
Provides temporary foster care for pets of domestic violence victims
 SAFETY PLAN INFORMATION
Safety at Home
When Abuser is There
- Stay out of rooms with no exit
- Avoid rooms that may have weapons
- Select a code word that alerts friends and children to call police
- Leave suitcase and checklist items with a friend
When Abuser has Moved Out
- Obtain an Order of Protection
- Change locks on doors and windows
- Insert a peephole in the door
- Change telephone number, screen calls and block caller ID
- Install/increase outside lighting
- Consider getting a dog
- Inform landlord or neighbor of situation and ask that police be called if abuser is seen around the house
Safety at Work
What to Do
- Tell your employer
- Give security a photo of abuser and Order of Protection
- Screen your calls
- Have an escort to your car or bus
- Vary your route home
- Consider a cell phone for your car
- Carry a noisemaker or personal alarm
Protecting Your Children
- Plan and rehearse an escape route with your children
- If it is safe, teach them a code word to call 911, and how to use a public telephone
- Let school personnel know to whom children can be released
- Give school personnel a photo of abuser
- Warn school personnel not to divulge your address and phone number
Getting an Order of Protection
- Call 506-SELF (7353) to learn about an Order of Protection and Injunction Against Harassment.
- Call the Police to get an immediate Order of Protection.
- Keep your order with you at ALL times, and give copies to family, friends, schools, employers and babysitters.
What You Need When Preparing to Leave
Identification
- Driver's License
- Children's Birth Certificates
- Your Birth Certificate
- Social Security Cards
- Welfare Identification
- Medical Insurance Cards
Money
- Money and/or Credit Cards
- ATM Card
- Savings Books
- Checkbook
Legal Documents
- Lease, Rental Agreement, or Deed to House/Properties
- Car Registration & Insurance Papers
- Health and Life Insurance Papers
- Medical Records for You and Your Children
- School and Shot Records
- Work Permits/Green Card or Visa Passport
- Divorce Papers
- Custody Papers
Other Things
- Keys to House, Car and Safety Deposit Boxes
- Medications for You and Your Children
- Small Objects to Sell
- Jewelry
- Address Book
- Phone Card
- Pictures of You, Children and Your Abuser
- Children's Small Toys
- Toiletries/Diapers
- Clothing
Things To Do
- Open a savings account in your own name. Get your own post
office box so that you can receive mail and checks.
- Plan who to stay with or who would be able to lend you money
during a crisis.
- Contact the hotline or any shelter for help in safety planning and
keep the hotline number with you at all times.
IN AN EMERGENCY - CALL 911 IMMEDIATELY
- Go to an emergency room if you need medical help.
- Take pictures of bruises and injuries.
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