4. Get help if you’re in danger
Question and answer
What can I do if I’m being financially abused by my partner?If you're in danger, follow your safety plan if you have one. Or think about someone you can call who can help right away. Or about a safe place you can go.
You may also want to contact the police by calling 911.
A number of things may happen if you call the police. The police will talk to both you and your partner and look for other evidence. Then they will decide if they should charge someone with a crime. For example, the police may charge your partner, charge you, or charge both of you, with a crime.
Treatment centres
If you're physically hurt, you can ask the police to call an ambulance. The police can also take you to a doctor, hospital, or a Sexual Assault/Domestic Violence Treatment Centre if there's one in your area.
These centres are hospital departments that help victims of domestic and sexual assault. They have 24-hour services and follow-up care, crisis counselling, and referrals to shelters. They also offer legal and financial help.
You can go to a doctor or a Sexual Assault/Domestic Violence Treatment Centre even if you do not call the police first.