"We Understand"

All relationships, and especially abusive relationships, can be complex. It’s never as easy as “just leaving.” We Understand. Whether you stay in the relationship or not, survivors of domestic and gender-based violence can get help. Visit NYC HOPE, the City's first online Resource Directory to get connected to community-based resources and supports for survivors in New York City.

"We Understand" Video 1

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: New York City survivors of intimate partner violence share their reasons for why the solution isn’t always as simple as “just leaving” an abusive relationship.You won't leave because he controls all the moneyEveryone in your family loves him but he’s abusiveYou won’t call the police because you don’t want him to go to jailLiving in an abusive relationship is complicated. It’s never as easy as “just leaving.”We Understand.We can help:

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New York City survivors of intimate partner violence share their reasons for why the solution isn’t always as simple as “just leaving” an abusive relationship.You Won't Leave Because He Threatens to Take Away the KidsYour community doesn’t accept divorce so you stay with your abuserYou’re afraid to leave because you’re scared you won’t be safeLiving in an abusive relationship is complicated. It’s never as easy as “just leaving.”We Understand.We can help:

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: New York City survivors of intimate partner violence share their reasons for why the solution isn’t always as simple as “just leaving” an abusive relationship.You Stay Because She's Not Abusive All the TimeYour abuser is threatening to get you deportedYou’re still in love with someone who abuses youLiving in an abusive relationship is complicated. It’s never as easy as “just leaving.”We Understand.We can help: