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The Refuge Domestic Violence Shelter
serving Toombs, Montgomery, Treutlen, Wheeler, and Emanuel counties
The Refuge Sexual Assault Center
serving Toombs, Montgomery, Treutlen, Wheeler, Emanuel, Candler, and Tattnall counties
24-Hour Crisis Hotline 1-912-538-9935
Teen Dating Text Line 1.706.765.8019
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Safety Planning
If you are still in an abusive relationship:
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Think of a safe place to go if an argument occurs – avoid rooms with no exits (bathroom), or rooms with weapons (kitchen).
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Think about and make a list of safe people to contact.
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Keep change with you at all times.
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Memorize all important numbers.
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Establish a “code word” or “sign” so that family, friends, teachers or co-workers know when to call for help.
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Think about what you will say to your partner if he\she becomes violent.
If you have left the relationship:
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Change your phone number.
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Screen your calls.
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Save and document all contacts, messages, injuries or other incidents involving the batterer.
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Change locks, if the batterer has a key. The Refuge can help with this.
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Avoid staying alone.
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Plan how to get away if confronted by an abusive partner.
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If you have to meet your partner, do it in a public place.
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Vary your routine.
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Notify school and work contacts. If you have a protective order in place, consider giving them a copy.
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Call our shelter to go over a safety plan. 912-538-9935
Remember, you have the right to live without fear and violence. No one deserves to be abused and it is NOT your fault.
If you leave the relationship or are thinking of leaving, you should take important papers and documents with you to enable you to apply for benefits or take legal action.
Important papers include social security cards and birth certificates for you and your children, your marriage license, leases or deeds in your name or both yours and your partner’s names, your checkbook, your charge cards, bank statements and charge account statements, insurance policies, proof of income for you and your spouse (pay stubs or W-2’s), and any documentation of past incidents of abuse (photos, police reports, medical records, etc.)

Cycle of Violence


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