Sutherland Shire Domestic Violence

Sutherland Shire Domestic Violence Informtion and Support Guide 9 REALITY REALITY Women’s safety is most at risk when they leave, or attempt to leave a relationship where violence and abuse is occurring. For some, fear for their children’s safety or a lack of resources and information mean women are unable to leave a violent relationship. Sometimes shame or isolation make women feel they will not be believed or supported if they do leave. These and other complex reasons stop women from leaving violent relationships. Regardless of a woman’s role within a family, this does not make any violence towards them acceptable. Society’s views of male dominance perpetuates the circumstances that cause domestic violence. Women can leave a violent relationship if they really want to MYTH Women are more passive and submissive therefore are more likely to become victims of domestic and family violence MYTH