Which of the following best represents the three options available for DV victims?

• A. Stay, Fight back, Leave
• B. Stay, Leave, Seek therapy
• C. Fight back, Leave, Ignore the abuse
• D. Stay, Fight back, Respect boundaries

Answer: (A)

The question is testing the three broad paths a DV victim can consider: staying in the relationship with a plan to stay safe, taking action to stop the abuse, or leaving the relationship altogether. Staying recognizes that some people choose to remain while they work on safety planning and access support services. Fighting back represents taking proactive steps to interrupt the abuse and protect oneself, such as seeking help from authorities, pursuing protective orders, or using resources that help reduce risk. Leaving means ending the relationship and creating physical separation to reduce danger.

This trio—stay, fight back, leave—best represents the range of primary options survivors often consider, which is why it’s the correct choice. Other options in the choices offered either focus on a single supportive step (like therapy), suggest ignoring the abuse, or emphasize only boundary-respecting behavior rather than a distinct path for addressing the abuse.