Whether you are with your spouse, seperated or in a relationship, if you are living domestic violence, it is important to PROTECT YOURSELF as well as your children.

How to protect yourself

○ Have ready a note-book containing emergency numbers.

○ Create scenarios in the event of violence with the family, children, friends or    neighbours.

○ Make up codes :

      - identify possible places of refuge (a secure room in the house);

      - evaluate the possible exits (easy acces to doors leading outside);

○ Keep at a friends place another set of keys (house, car, mail).