Domestic Violence

Preparing to Leave

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When someone is living in an active domestic violence situation,
escaping isn’t as simple as walking out the door.

Control Alt Delete provides one-time emergency assistance
to help survivors of domestic violence
safely escape an active abusive situation.

Assistance may include:

  • Emergency transportation

  • Bus tickets to safety

  • Fuel assistance

  • Temporary hotel stays

  • First meals after escaping

  • Basic necessities

  • Security measures

  • Other immediate, one-time assistance directly related to escaping

Source‍ ‍

A survivor cannot submit her/ his own request for assistance.
Instead, an advocate must submit the referral on the survivor’s behalf.

Who can be an advocate?

  • A domestic violence shelter or agency
    (e.g. Gila house)

  • A Family Advocacy Center
    (e.g. Copper Hills Family Advocacy Center)

  • Your local police department
    (e.g. Gila County Sheriff, Globe Police, Miami Police)

  • The prosecutor’s office

  • Other victim service organizations

Website: https://DVControlAltDelete.org/‍ ‍

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Preparing to Leave

The moment of leaving an abusive relationship can happen quickly.
Preparing to leave takes an immense amount of
courage, planning, and precaution against the risk of violence. source

  • Talk with an advocate at the hotline
    (800) 799-SAFE that’s
    (800) 799-7233

  • Learn where you can go - to get help

  • Create a safety plan

  • Create a plan which includes keeping your children safe

  • Record evidence of abuse

  • Set money aside

  • Call the shelter before you go

  • Pursue job skills to become independent

Source: TheHotline.org‍ ‍
Updated: Sept 2026

What to Bring
When You Leave

You might want to place these items in a bag
(e.g. backpack, duffel bag, tote bag, etc)
and leave the bag with a trusted friend

Identification

  • Driver’s license or a state ID card

  • Birth certificates for adults and children

  • Social security cards for adults and children

  • Financial information

  • Cash

  • Credit cards which are in your name only

  • Checking/ savings account books

Legal papers

  • Order of protection (also called a restraining order).
    Make multiple copies if possible.

  • Copies of any lease or rental agreements or the deed to your home

  • Car registration and insurance

  • Health insurance cards

  • Life insurance papers

  • Medical records for adult and children

  • School records

  • Work permits/ green cards/ work visas

  • Passport

  • Marriage license

  • Divorce papers. Custody papers.

Emergency Numbers

  • National DV hotline
    (800) 799-SAFE that’s (800) 799-7233

  • Local domestic violence program or shelter

  • Trusted friends and family members

  • Doctor’s office

  • Your attorney or free legal aid

  • Children’s school

Other items to keep in mind

  • Medications and refills

  • Food, bottles of water

  • First aid kit

  • Clothes for you and your children

  • Emergency money

  • Address book

  • Extra set of house keys and car keys

  • Pictures and sentimental items

  • Valuable items, such as jewelry

  • Safe cell phone

Source: TheHotline.org‍ ‍
Updated: Sept 2026

More Resources

For more resources to help victims of domestic violence
in the Globe-Miami area, click here‍ ‍

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