A Women's Attempt to Leave Is a Precipitating Factor in _____

question 26

Multiple Choice

A women's attempt to leave is a precipitating factor in _____ of the murders of women by men.

• A) Few because this is the safest thing a battered woman can do.
• B) Around half
• C) Few because most extremely violent men would want the woman to leave.
• D) None of the above

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