"Why don't people in abusive relationships just leave?"

That's the question Jess Phillips gets asked on a regular basis.

In this letterbox episode, Jess and Malin explain the difficulty of escaping domestic abuse, how many abusers tend to follow the same patterns of behaviour and the struggle for equality women still face today.

If you or someone you know is affected by the issues surrounding the conversation, you can access information and support online.

You can visit the website Refuge at refuge.org.uk or you can call the National Abuse Helpline anytime for free at 0808 2000 247 

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