In my experience, the big challenge with some of the victims that we've supported is fear when it comes to accessing formal supports. It's fear of retaliation, fear of their partners getting in trouble and being removed from their homes, especially if they're a primary breadwinner, and children being removed from the home. The majority of people who are accessing supports do so through informal avenues, like Lisa in her salon.
I think we have to understand that people don't always want their partners to get into trouble. They don't always want to leave their abusive partner, but they need to know safe options if they're to remain in the home. It's how can we work with them from that point until we can get them to a place where there's a safer option or safer alternative for them to leave.