What To Do If You Are Experiencing Abuse

Develop an emergency escape plan in case you need to leave quickly. Click here to download a resource to help you create your escape plan. Contact services in your area for more information on your options, and to get support. Talk to someone about your legal options. Many shelters and counselling agencies can provide you advice or refer you to a lawyer. Consider reporting to the police and applying for a restraining order or peace bond. Get support from supportive people in your life, or contact services for individual and/or group counselling and/or call a crisis line. Emergency Numbers