Practical Actions

• Agree a code word that they can use to signal that they need help
• Offer to keep safe copies of important documents and other items in case they decide to leave in a hurry
• Find out about local services and helpline numbers
• Offer practical help such as the use of your address for post, telephone or computer
• Encourage the development of a safety plan - for them and for any children
• Suggest a ‘survival kit’ 
• Encourage the person to break the isolation  - reporting the abuse can be  the first step. 
• Encourage them to take all threats very seriously.  Never minimise the threats made by the abuser.