Why don more victims leave the abusive relationship?
R. A study by the U.S. Department of Justice states that the most dangerous time for a woman who is being battered is when she leaves. Women stand a 75% increase in being killed or seriously injured when leaving a violent partner. There are other reasons why a woman does not leave her battering partner. She may love her partner and believe that the abuse is her fault. She may be economically dependent upon him and feel she cannot leave without jeopardizing her or her children’s survival. She may hope this incident is the last and believe her husband when he promises that it is or she may think she can change him. Q. Does domestic violence really affect many people? R. According to the FBI, 1 out of every 4 women is a victim of domestic violence at least once in her lifetime. At CVIC every year, more than 1,000 people come to us for help in dealing with domestic violence, sexual assault and related issues. Q. Does domestic violence impact children in the home? R. Whether children are ph
