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As a Black survivor of DV, did you or have you felt reluctant to disclose abuse? closed

(Please select all that apply)

Yes, because I’m afraid of being harassed or harmed by the police.
Yes, because I’m afraid of turning my partner over to the police, or I believe I should stand by him no matter what.
Yes, because of judgment from my own community.
Yes, because I’m afraid of raising my children alone or separating them from their father.
Yes, because of financial insecurity.
Yes, but for another reason not listed.
No, I have or will disclose abuse to someone.

Yes, because I’m afraid of turning my partner over to the police, or I believe I should stand by him no matter what. 56 votes
Yes, but for another reason not listed. 52 votes
Yes, because of financial insecurity. 50 votes
No, I have or will disclose abuse to someone. 47 votes
Yes, because I’m afraid of being harassed or harmed by the police. 44 votes
Yes, because I’m afraid of raising my children alone or separating them from their father. 40 votes
Yes, because of judgment from my own community. 36 votes

Yes, because I’m afraid of turning my partner over to the police, or I believe I should stand by him no matter what. 56 votes
Yes, but for another reason not listed. 52 votes
Yes, because of financial insecurity. 50 votes
No, I have or will disclose abuse to someone. 47 votes
Yes, because I’m afraid of being harassed or harmed by the police. 44 votes
Yes, because I’m afraid of raising my children alone or separating them from their father. 40 votes
Yes, because of judgment from my own community. 36 votes

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