Emergency Escape



Get Safe

Shelter Information:

A Domestic Violence Shelter is a specially licensed residence for women and children who’s safety is threatened. At the shelter you will have a place to sleep, meals, and counseling services. They will be able to provide guidance on what to do in the next few weeks. Also, say nothing until you are safe, the shelter will advise you what to tell your relatives and friends.

Kids & School: The shelter will tell you how to keep children safe and attending school.

Pets: The shelter will find a location to keep your pet safe.

Get Safe..5 things you can do....

1. Call a hotline. It can help you talk
through your options with someone else.
2. Talk about your relationship with
someone you trust, such as a friend,
parent, other relative, and teacher.
3. Write in a private journal about
how your relationship is making you feel.
4.Trust yourself. If you believe that
something is not right in your
relationship, it probably isn’t.