Speak Out against Domestic Violence

If you are in immediate danger CALL 911
For more help call the national domestic violence hotline at
800-799-7233

Meridith Health & Wellness is proud to take a stand against the negative spirit of domestic violence with its “SPEAK OUT against DOMESTIC VIOLENCE” campaign. Domestic violence can happen to any of us at any point in time. It has no respect of age, race, gender, social status, religion, or financial or educational level.

Safety Plan

1. CALL 911 if you are in immediate danger.

2. TALK to someone you trust. Ask for help in case you need to leave.

3. CALL the National Domestic Violence Hotline number on this card. You can get help in planning ways to stay safe.

4. PACK a bag or suitcase that won’t be missed. Hide the packed bag or keep it with someone you trust. Put the following items in your bag:
• Cash (to buy a prepaid cell phone or make phone calls) and checks
• Clothes and personal articles for you and your children
• Medications
• House and car keys
• Important phone numbers
• Copies of important papers: driver’s license/picture ID, birth certificates, passports, health insurance papers, foodstamps, house and car titles, rent receipts, marriage license, immunization records
• Special toy or book for your child or children

5. PLAN exactly where you will go and how to get there. Locate the nearest safe phones (police or fire station, hospital, stores). Remember, you might need to leave in the middle of the night.

6. TEACH your children how to call 911 in an emergency.

© 2009 Candi Meridith, MPH
This project was supported by Office for Victims of Crime, U.S. Department of Justice. Points of view in this document are those of the author and do not necessarily represent the official position or policies of the U.S. Department of Justice.