Safety Planning for Those in or Leaving a Domestic Violence Relationship
http://www.ndvh.org/get-help/safety-planning/
The above url will take you to the National Domestic Violence Hotline where there is much information on safety planning and links to safety planning guidelines. When you are in or leaving a domestic violence relationship, there is no way to ensure your safety, but there are things that you can do to help protect yourself.
You can find help with local domestic violence assistance organizations such as Safe Passage in Izard and Fulton Counties, Stone County Abuse Prevention (SCAPS) in Stone County, and Spring River Adult and Child Services (SACS) in Sharp County. The employees at these organizations can help you plan for your safety and for a life without abuse, file for an orders of protection, find legal aid and help in many ways.