Why Leaving Is Hard

Domestic violence makes leaving dangerous for victims.

Sep 23, 2026

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Why Leaving Is Hard

Domestic violence makes leaving dangerous for victims.

In brief

Domestic violence makes leaving dangerous for victims. Domestic violence victims face highest risk when trying to leave abusers. Originally reported by Valleynewslive.

Jessica Woolbright

Jessica Woolbright, LCSW, leads Saint Martha's, a St. Louis organization supporting women and children impacted by domestic violence.

Why Leaving Is Dangerous

Leaving is statistically the most dangerous time for domestic violence victims.

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Domestic violence victims face highest risk when trying to leave abusers.

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