Plan to keep your purse and car keys ready. Put them in a place that you can grab them and leave quickly.
Tell a friend, neighbor or family member about the violence and ask them to call the police if they hear suspicious noises coming from the house.
Teach your children how to dial 911 to contact the police.
Decide now where you would go if you have to leave your home.
If you believe an argument is going to occur, move to a lower risk place in your home. Avoid bathrooms, the kitchen, garage, rooms where weapons are stored, or rooms without access to an outside door.
If the situation is serious, give your partner what he/she wants to calm him down. Protect yourself until you are out of danger.