Getting Out
Safety Plan
If you are a woman experiencing violence you should have a safety plan for getting out of the house.
There are some important documents that you need to have with you. Copy and collect all important documents and place them in a safe place.
- Alberta Health Care and Social Insurance Cards
- Driver's license/Registration
- Credit cards and bank card
- Personal identification (including picture ID)
- Birth certificate
- Immunization card for the children
- Treaty Card (if applicable)
- Custody order
- Personal chequebook
- Last banking statement
- Mortgage papers
When leaving an abusive situation you should also make sure you take personal items such as:
- Prescribed medication
- Personal hygiene products
- Glasses/contact lenses
- Money (if possible)
- Clothing (night wear, underwear)
- Heirlooms, jewelry
- Photo albums (pictures that you want to keep)
- Craft, needle work, hobby work
For your children, you should also try to bring with you...
- Medication
- Soother/ bottles
- Clothing (night wear, underwear)
- Special blanket and/or toy
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