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Family
Violence Resources/Referral
Hotlines/Shelters
IF
YOU FEEL YOU ARE IN DANGER, CALL: 911
RESOURCES:
24-Hour Domestic Violence
Hotlines & Shelters
New Castle County
302-762-6110
Northern Kent
302-678-3886
Kent & Sussex
302-422-8058
Latino/Population
302-745-9874 or 302-745-9873
CONTACT Delaware, Rape
Crisis
1-800-262-9800 or 302-761-9100
Victim Advocacy Programs:
New Castle County
302-255-0420
Kent County
302-672-1075
Sussex County
302-856-5843
Domestic Violence Coordinating Council
(DVCC)
www.dvcc.state.de.us
The Domestic Violence Coordinating Council
is a state agency legislatively created in
1993 to improve Delaware's response to
domestic violence. The Coordinating
Council brings together domestic violence
service providers and policy level officials
to identify and implement improvements in
system response through legislation,
education, and policy development.
Delaware Coalition Against Domestic
Violence
www.dcadv.org
The Delaware Coalition Against Domestic
Violence is a statewide, non-profit
organization. The current membership of the
Coalition includes private, non-profit
agencies and programs providing shelter and
direct services to adult victims of domestic
violence, allied organizations, and caring
individuals. The Coalition is governed by a
12-member board of directors. Its daily
operations are overseen by Executive
Director Carol Post.
Things to consider to
increase your safety and the safety of your children:
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Have important numbers
accessible to you and your children
(i.e. 911, family members, etc…).
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Ask a neighbor to beware
of suspicious activity in your home.
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Plan an escape route in
case of an emergency and practice the
plan with your children.
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Think in advance of
where you may be able to go with your
children in a hurry.
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Leave extra money, car
keys, clothing, and copies of documents
with someone you trust.
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Open a savings account.
Things to consider if you
leave the relationship….
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Obtain a protective
order and keep a copy with you at all
times. Keep extra copies in your car, at
school, work, and/or with someone you
trust.
Notify all childcare givers if your
partner has been restricted from seeing
the children.
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Change the locks and/or
install additional security measures.
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Make sure all outside
lights are working.
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Have your calls screened
at work and use an answering machine to
screen your calls at home.
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Avoid places where your
partner knows you will be (grocery
stores, banks, etc…).
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When you feel down and
ready to return to the relationship,
call a support group, hotline, or
someone you trust.
* It is important to
review and update your safety plan often.
No one deserves to be
abused...
Domestic violence is not
just violence leading to physical injuries.
It is a pattern of abusive behavior used to
gain control over another person that can
include; threats, emotional, sexual or
economic abuse; intimidation; deprivation;
social isolation; or repeated battering and
injury.
Over time, the violence
usually becomes more frequent and more
severe. It does not go away without
intervention.
Children are devastated by
domestic violence. They are hurt by seeing
or hearing the violence and they are more
likely to be the victims of violence if you
are being abused.
Although you do not have control over your
partner’s violence, you do have a choice
about how to respond to him/her and how to
best get yourself and your children to
safety.
YOU ARE NOT ALONE.
THERE IS HELP AND SUPPORT AVAILABLE.
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE IS A CRIME.
If you are being abused...
You are not alone. There are people who can
understand the problems you are facing and
support you.
You can talk with a friend, relative, anyone
you trust and think will be supportive.
Talking with someone can be the first step
in getting the help that you need. Do not
let anyone deny the violence you have
experienced.
You can call the police, or have a doctor
check your injuries.
You may be able to obtain an Order of
Protection from Abuse (PFA) from the court.
You can call a domestic violence hotline for
assistance. See phone numbers below.
You can fill out this safety plan to help
keep you and your children safe.
If you know someone who is being
abused…
Do not ignore it. Let them know privately
that you are aware of the situation.
Be a good listener.
Do not blame the victim or ask what they did
to deserve it. Offer support and the space
to express hurt, anger and fear.
If you can, offer transportation or
childcare.
Let them make their own decisions even if
they choose to stay with the abuser. They
must be the one to seek help. It often takes
a long time for a person to decide to leave.
Let them know what resources are available.
Give them a copy of this brochure and create
a personal safety plan together.
Encourage them to call a Domestic Violence
Hotline.
Checklist of items to have ready to take
when fleeing an abusive relationship:
* BOLD TYPE INDICATES
MOST IMPORTANT
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Photo identification
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Birth certificates
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Social Security cards
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School and medical
records
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Money, bank books,
credit cards, food stamps
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Keys to home, car,
office
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Driver’s license
and registration
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Prescription
medications
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Medicare/health
insurance cards
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Passports
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Green
cards/documentation
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Work permits
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Address book
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Lease/rental agreement
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House deed
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Mortgage payment book
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Insurance papers
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Current unpaid bills
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Personal hygiene
products
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Pictures
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Items of sentimental
value
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Jewelry
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Children’s diapers
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Formula
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Favorite toys and/or
blankets
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