You have the right to keep your immigration status private. If you leave your home, make every effort to take your children with you. Information about your husband also can be helpful. If you cannot get a copy of his resident alien card or certificate of naturalization, copy down the information from those documents on a piece of paper. If you think you may need to leave in the future, pack these items in a bag so you can find them quickly as you leave or take them to a friend's home.
Domestic violence is against the law.
The police can escort you and your children out of the house if you want to leave and often can take you to a safe place. Officers may arrest your partner if they believe a crime has been committed. If the police officer does not speak your language, find someone other than your child or abuser to interpret for you. Always ask the police to complete a report about the incident and get an incident report number so you can get a copy of the report. Also ask for and write down the name and badge number of the officer making the report.