What Can I Do To Be Safe?

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If you feel you are in danger from your abuser at any time you can call 911 or local police at 505-242-COPS (2677).
  • Get support from family and friends. Tell a supportive family member, friend or co-worker about the violence.
  • Find a safe place to go. If you cannot stay with a trusted family member or friend you can call a local shelter.
  • Get medical help if needed.

 

Local DV Shelters:
  • SAFE House, Albuquerque, NM – 505-247-4219 or 1-800-773-3645
  • Haven House, Rio Rancho, NM – 505-896-4869
  • Valencia Shelter, Belen, NM – 505-864-1383
  • Esperanza Shelter, Santa Fe, NM – 505-473-5200 or 1-800-473-5220

 

Safety Planning
You cannot always avoid violent situations.  In order in increase safety, you may use a variety of strategies.
  • When you decide to leave, determine a safe route for escape.
  • If an argument seems unavoidable stay away from any rooms such as the kitchen, bathroom, and garage where you might be trapped or there might be weapons readily available.
  • If you can, pack a bag for you and your children with a change of clothes and all important documents such as birth certificates, social security cards, shot records, check books, ATM cards, drivers license, and any medication and money you have, and put it in a safe place where you can access it quickly, like in the trunk of your car or at a friends house.
  • If you feel safe informing your family, friends, neighbors about the violence, do so, and request they call the police if they hear or see anything suspicious coming from the home.
  • If you feel safe informing your coworkers about the violence, do so as well, so that they can make sure you get safely to your car at the end of your shift.
  • Teach your children how to call 911and let them know it is okay to call if there is any violence happening.
  • Be aware of your surroundings and others at all times.
  • Do not go places where your abuser or their friends frequent.
  • If your abuser is becoming violent, or you believe they could be, leave as quickly and safely as possible and call 911.