Why Do Women Stay In Domestic Violence Situations?
The relationship between men and women involved in domestic violence is extremely dependent. Despite this extreme mutual dependence women often feel they have some control over the situation. Their perception of being in control is an illusion. As long as women feels their is hope for the relationship, she will remain in the relationship even if she and her children are being abused. The average length of time in which women will stay in a domestic violence situations has shortened since shelters, 24 hour hotlines and other community resources have become readily available. To leave domestic violence , a woman needs: • A place to live • A source of income • Child care arrangments • Transportation In most cases, battered women and children will remain at risk because: • They believe they need need the resources of person who is battering them • They believe there will be no further acts of violence.
