Refuge House Resources - Readiness Kit.

If you have been thinking about leaving the person who batters you, you may want to put some important things together in case you have to leave quickly. Keep these items in a bag or backpack stored at a neighbor's, at a relative's, or in your car.

Driver's License or ID
Birth Certificate for you and children
Money
Pink slip for your car
Credit cards, check book
Insurance papers
Car and house keys
Medications, medical records
Social Security cards for you and children
Medi-Cal, Medi-Care cards
Divorce papers or Restraining Orders
Copies of any police reports or hospital reports related to the violence