women

In part one of a three-part series, the author discusses the complexities of domestic and intimate partner violence against women and girls. They argue that due to the complexities of the issue, it is not as easy for women to leave as is popularly believed. The author highlights the impact of victim blaming and physical, financial, and sexual violence on women’s and girls’ mental health and decision-making. The series also looks at the psychological dynamics between victims and perpetrators. The series aims to raise awareness and encourage action to prevent and address the barriers to leaving domestic and intimate partner violence relationships and preventing it.