Leaving your abuser can bring a mixture of emotions. You may feel scared, uncertain, relieved, angry, sad, lonely—but probably you feel a little bit of each of these emotions.
We want you to know that you are not alone.

Safety First:

Survivors continue to be at risk, even after they leave their abusive partners, so it’s important that you keep yourself and your children safe.

• Update your safety plan (Click here)
• Start getting connected to local resources (below) to assist you with any day-to-day needs you may have.
• Get the word out: If you have children, let their school/daycare know if your partner should or should not have contact with you & your child(ren).
• Let you employer know what to do if your partner calls/shows up
• Increase your support system: Reconnect with friends and family. Talk to a counselor by calling the Philadelphia Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-866-SAFE.014 or make an appointment to meet in-person (Services we provide)
  

For more information on:

• Keeping your new address confidential (Click here)
  
• Child Support (Click here)
  
• Custody (Click Here)
  
• Divorce (Click here)
  
• Immigration (Click here)
  
• Legal Assistance (Click here)
  
• Philadelphia Area Resources (Click Here)
  
• Protection from Abuse orders (Click Here)
  
• PFAs & Utility Assistance (Click here)
  
• Staying Safe After You’ve Left (Click Here)
  
• Suing Your Abuser (Click here)
  
• Victim Assistance (Click here)
  

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Hotline 1.866.SAFE.014 (723-3014)

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