STEPPING IN THEIR SHOES: FSU SIMULATION REVEALS COMPLEXITIES OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE

TALLAHASSEE, Fla., Oct. 23 -- Florida State University issued the following news release:

During Domestic Violence Awareness Month, organizations across the country work to educate the public about relationship abuse and dispel harmful misconceptions. One key focus is the difficulty of leaving an abusive relationship.

According to the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence, -- > the most dangerous time in an abusive relationship is when a survivor is leaving. Survivors attempt to leave an average of seven times before escaping permanently.

To help illustrate these challenges, the Florida Institute for Child Welfare (FICW) hosted the "In Their Shoes" simulation as part of Florida State University's Discovery Days. The simulation pre...