Why do victims of domestic violence often return to dangerous situations?

Domestic violence victims often return to dangerous situations because they face extremely limited options for escape. Law enforcement expert Will Spilar explains that it's difficult to advise victims to leave their homes, families, and support networks for shelters. This practical reality leads most victims to return to their abusers "almost all the time." The cycle becomes increasingly dangerous as violence escalates, ultimately leading to tragic consequences as seen in the Michigan murder case. For many victims caught in repeating patterns of domestic violence, there simply "doesn't seem to be anything for the victims to do to get away," highlighting the systemic failures in protecting vulnerable individuals.