The may learn to become violent as they grow older or become batters themselves as this is the type of role model and behavior they saw at home. Battered women stay for many different reasons. Others stay because of the children or they do not have a job or enought money to support themselves. There are many reasons why people stay in abusive relationships. The issue is complicated by the fact that abusers can be loving, caring, gentle, apologetic, and persuasive individuals.
Some women also feel powerless and helpless, having no place to go or financial resources.
But, there a number of places to call for support and help for women in the Springfield area. For more information contact the Springfield Police Department .