Becca Has Been in an Abusive Relationship with Her Husband

question 23

Multiple Choice

Becca has been in an abusive relationship with her husband for two years.She has considered leaving as her family is estranged because of her husband and her husband controls the money.If Becca is like a majority of abused women,what can be expected over the next three years?

• A)Becca will be killed by her batterer.
• B)Becca will stay in the relationship because she feels trapped.
• C)Becca will stay in the relationship because of her commitment.
• D)Becca will leave her husband,or the abuse will stop.

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