Leaving an abuser
Make sure to gather evidence of the abuse and Make sure to keep it in in a safe place were the abuser can't find it if you have a friend..ask them if it can be keepd at there house or in a bank safe evidence that can be helpfull include..pictures of the bruises or other injuries records that you have from doctors or the police that got documented, Keeping a journal about the abuse. Write down what he did and how he abused you and what he sayd if he threatend you and. (make sure to keep things dated)
Contact your local domestic violence organization or battered women's shelter. They can tell you about laws and other resources available to you before you have to use them during a crisis.
If you are hurt, go to a doctor or an emergency room. Tell them what happened. Ask them to make a record of your visit and what happened and Get a copy.
Plan with your children. Figure out a safe place for them to go. like a room with a lock or a friend's house where they can go for help. Make sure they know that their job is to stay safe, not to protect you
Try to set money aside. You can ask friends or family members to hold money for you so that your abuser cannot use it.Try to acquire job skills by taking classes at a community college or a vocational school. This will help you get a job so you won't need to be dependent financially on your abuser.
FOR RAPE VICTIMS
if you are a victim of rape make sure not to take a shower after the abuse to help protect the evidence..
try to put the clothes you wore in a paper bag.. using a plastic bag tampers with evidence but if theres none around get a clean shirt and put the clothes in ur shirt making it like a pillow
call the police or go to ABUSEISNOTLOVE.ORG or CALL 800-656-4673
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