The thesis deals with the issue of domestic violence, with a special focus on partner violence against women. The aim of the thesis is to explore why victims remain in violent relationships and how psychological, social and eonomic factors influence their decisions. In the theoretical part, I first write about the definition of family and domestic violence and present the types of violence. I then present different theoretical frameworks for the study of violence, which offer insight into understanding the complex decisions to persist in or leave a violent relationship. I include social learning theory, attachment theory, learned healplessnes theory, feminist theory and violence as trauma. I continue with the process of violence, with particular focus on the dynamics of the violent relationship, including the stages of the cycle of violence and the consequences of exposure to prolonged violence. I conclude with a presentation of the factors that influence women's persistence in violent relationships. I describe the role of social work. In the empirical part, I present a qualitative study through the analysis of secondary material, of the book In Her Skin, which contains personal accounts of women who have survived violence. The findings show that understanding the complexity of a victim's situation is crucial for effective support and assistance. The role of professionals in identifying violence, providing support and empowering victims to leave violent relationships is highlighted.
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