No matter the circumstances, survivors deserve to be supported in their decision-making and empowered to reclaim control over their own lives. Common reasons why people stay in abusive relationships include:. If someone grew up in an environment where abuse was common, they may not know what healthy relationships look like.
A survivor may be intimidated into staying in a relationship by verbal or physical threats, or threats to spread information, including secrets or confidential details i.
Survivors may be financially dependent on their abusive partner or have previously been denied opportunities to work, a place to sleep on their own, language assistance, or a network to turn to during moments of crisis.
These factors can make it seem impossible for someone to leave an abusive situation. People who are undocumented may fear that reporting abuse will affect their immigration status. If they have limited English proficiency, these concerns can be amplified by a confusing and convoluted legal system and an inability to express their circumstances to others.
Learn more about abuse in different cultural contexts. The batterer frequently threatens to take the children away from the victim if the victim leaves, and the victim believes the batterer. The victim believes law enforcement and judicial authorities in some jurisdictions may not take domestic violence seriously, hence the victim believes the batterer is often not punished or removed from the victim.
Often the batterer is violent only with the victim and frequently concludes there is something wrong with the victim. The victim may have no idea that services are available and may feel trapped. The battering takes place during a relatively short period of time.
Afterwards the batterer may be quite gentle, apologetic, loving, and may promise never to beat the victim again. Misunderstandings about domestic abuse often prevents professionals from knowing what to do, how to talk about it or where to direct women disclosing abuse.
Femicide Census The Femicide Census: findings. Annual Report on UK Femicide s Published online. Toggle navigation. Am I in an abusive relationship? How can I help my children? Home I need help — information and support on domestic abuse What is domestic abuse? Isolation Domestic abuse often relies on isolating the victim: the perpetrator works to weaken her connections with family and friends, making it extremely difficult to seek support.
Shame, embarrassment or denial Perpetrators are often well respected or liked in their communities because they are charming and manipulative.
Useful articles and videos. The Telegraph: "Coercive control: How can you tell whether your partner is emotionally abusive? The victim may believe that the abuser is sick and needs their help. The idea of leaving can thus produce feelings of guilt. The victim may come to believe that they somehow deserve the abuse. Being a single parent is a strenuous experience under the best of conditions, and for most victims, conditions are far from the best. The enormous responsibility of raising children alone can be overwhelming.
Often, the abuser may threaten to take the children away from them if the victim leaves or attempts to leave.
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