Why Don’t They Just Leave?

Abstract: This article explores the frequently asked question of ‘Why Don’t They Just Leave’ that is regularly posed to survivors of intimate partner violence who make the decision to remain in a violent relationship. This article will unpack that question and discuss various barriers to leaving that victims face and the ways in which our society’s structure exacerbates these barriers.

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Journal
South Central Review
Published
2025-03-01
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1353/scr.2025.a961460
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Intimate Partner and Family Violence
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Why Don’t They Just Leave?

Julie Sweeney
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Abstract

Abstract: This article explores the frequently asked question of ‘Why Don’t They Just Leave’ that is regularly posed to survivors of intimate partner violence who make the decision to remain in a violent relationship. This article will unpack that question and discuss various barriers to leaving that victims face and the ways in which our society’s structure exacerbates these barriers.

South Central ReviewVol. 42(1-2)
Openalex Percentile: Top 84%
Intimate Partner and Family Violence
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