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Our team of female lawyers at Barnes Sammon LLP have created a safety plan for women fleeing abuse: Identify a safe friend or friends and safe places for you to go. Agree on a code word to use with friends, family, or neighbors to let them know you are in danger. If you can, agree on a location where they can pick you up when you leave. Don’t tell anyone either the code or the location except for the safe friend... Get a pay as you go cellphone and keep it hidden. Try not to call for help on your home phone or on your usual cellphone. You can purchase "burner phones". Memorize key phone numbers, including those of friends, family, local shelters. If your partner takes your phone, or you are unable to access your contacts for any reason, you will still be able to contact people and will be able to find a safe place to go. Make a list of things to take if you have to leave quickly - keep key documents in one place at the ready. Important identity documents and money are probably the most important to have at hand and ready to go when needed. You will need to have sufficient money to pay for shelter and food for a while, so plan accordingly. Be prepared to take what you need, which will not be a lot. If possible, get an extra set of car keys made and keep them with your documents so you can still leave if your keys are taken See your doctor as soon as possible. Your doctor is well situated to guide you to get help and treatment as part of your recovery journey. Get prescriptions for your medicine or glasses, hearing aids, or other medically necessary items for you or your children. Contact a lawyer as soon as possible to understand your rights, if possible, before you leave but if not, then as soon as possible afterwards. Many lawyers will do a free or low cost initial consultation, with no obligation. If you need legal help but don’t have much money, you should apply for legal aid . Protect your online security - change passwords, stay off of social media, revoke permissions given to professionals for your partner to access your personal information. Try to take evidence with you, including threatening notes from your partner, copies of police and medical reports, pictures of your injuries or damage to your property. #barnessammonllp #hidethislistinyourphone #printhidethislist