Getting ready to leave
Prepare for departure
Often, in a context of domestic violence, leaving must be done hastily. In order not to put herself in unnecessary danger, it is important that the woman who wishes to leave acts quickly and, if possible, prepares certain things before her departure.
Although gettoing ready to leave is important, it is not essential and your safety must be a priority. Never prepare your personal belongings in advance if it is not possible to do so without your partner's knowledge.
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In order to help women who need it, Le Parados has established a list of elements that will facilitate departure:
Indispensable
Identity documents
Identity documents for your children
Duplicate keys
Immigration certificate
Cash
Your child's favorite toy
Health insurance card
Social insurance card
Health and vaccination record
Medicines and prescriptions
Diplomas
Driving license
Change of clothes
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Important
Lease/mortgage contract/title deeds
Receipts for goods that belong to you
Home insurance policy
Life insurance policy
Birth certificate
Wedding contract
Address Book
Useful
Only download this list if you can keep it secure.
Whatever the situation, it will always be possible to collect personal effects after your departure. This possibility to recover your personal effects will be discussed with the Parados workers so that it is done in a completely safe manner.
Ways to protect yourself
If you live with a violent partner, it is important to develop protection stategies in the event of a new episode of violence. These will serve to protect you and your children.
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Here are some tips that might be useful to you:
Write down and learn by heart the emergency telephone numbers (911, people you trust, your family, SOS domestic violence, etc.);
Identify and inform people who can help you in the event of an emergency;
Depending on the age of the children, it may be appropriate to inform them of the possibility of leaving the family home quickly;
Prepare and hide a departure bag;
Agree on a communication code with a close person who can notify the police themselves in the event of an emergency;
Protect bank assets (open a personal account, change your PIN, etc.);
Protect social media accounts (remove geolocation and change passwords, etc.);
Disable geolocation of all electronic devices before departure.