If possible call from a safe place. When you leave try to take three forms of identification. It is important to take any items that are special particularly if he may destroy your belongings. Refuges Refuges are safe houses with secret addresses for women leaving domestic violence. Not all women can or will want to use refuges.
Some refuges only take younger boy children.
You may not be able to use a refuge in your own locality or not want to live in a shared household. You can discuss refuges and how they work with the Women's Domestic Violence Crisis Service. There are other forms of emergency housing available, and the services listed on this sheet can refer you to them. Women can apply for compensation if an assault has occurred. It must be demonstrated that injury has resulted from the crime.