Plan with your circumstances in mind
Consider practical needs such as children, housing, transportation, medications, documents, finances, pets, and trusted contacts. Leaving can increase risk in some situations. A trained domestic violence advocate can help you think through options and what feels safe to do.
Making a SAFE EXIT offers practical tools and considerations. It complements, rather than replaces, individualized help from qualified advocates or professionals.
Digital safety matters
- If you suspect monitoring, consider using a trusted device the person cannot access.
- Private or incognito browsing does not prevent monitoring software or network tracking.
- Quick Exit takes you to a neutral page; it does not erase browsing history or prevent monitoring.
- Downloads can remain visible in your device's downloads folder.
- Shared accounts, location sharing, and connected devices can expose information. Sudden changes may raise risk; consider planning changes with an advocate.
Connect with an advocate
For confidential domestic violence support, call 1-800-799-7233, text START to 88788, or visit thehotline.org. If you are in immediate danger, call 911 or your local emergency number. Nine Seconds' general telephone number is not a crisis hotline.
Support, at your own pace
Survivors are never responsible for managing, correcting, treating, or changing the behavior of someone who abuses them. Support does not depend on staying, reconciling, or participating in joint education.