--- title: "TED Talk: Why Domestic Violence Victims Don't Leave by Leslie Steiner" date: 2012-11-01T03:00:00-04:00 author: OBOS Admin canonical_url: "https://ourbodiesourselves.org/health-info/ted-talk-why-domestic-violence-victims-dont-leave-by-leslie-steiner" section: Resources --- [Donate](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/donate) [Health & Sexuality Info](/health-info)# TED Talk: Why Domestic Violence Victims Don't Leave by Leslie Steiner A TED talk by a survivor of intimate partner violence, aimed at “correcting misconceptions many people hold about victims of intimate partner violence, and explaining how we can all help break the silence.” > Leslie Morgan Steiner was in ‘crazy love’ — that is, madly in love with a man who routinely abused her and threatened her life. Steiner tells the story of her relationship, correcting misconceptions many people hold about victims of domestic violence, and explaining how we can all help break the silence. SOURCE: TED • AUTHOR: Leslie Morgan Steiner • LAST UPDATED: January 25, 2013 ![](/assets/img/monogram.webp)Topics - [ gender-based violence](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/subject-area/gender-based-violence) - [ intimate partner violence](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/themes/intimate-partner-violence) - [intimate partner violence](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/tags/intimate-partner-violence) - [survivor](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/tags/survivor) - [domestic violence](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/tags/domestic-violence) - [recognizing abuse](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/tags/recognizing-abuse) ![](/assets/img/monogram.webp)### *Why You Can* **Trust Us** - We rigorously evaluate all content - We embrace a reproductive justice framework - We don’t accept ads or sell products - We reject funding from the pharmaceutical industry - We counter misinformation and disinformation - We address the social, political, and economic factors that affect health and sexuality [read more](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/why-you-can-trust-us) Share [](javascript:void();)[](javascript:void();)[](javascript:void();)[](javascript:void();) ##### More to Explore [ResourcesWatch ## TED Talk: How We Turned the Tide on Domestic Violence by Esta Soler This TED talk by Esta Soler highlights four steps taken to combat intimate partner violence: Community organizing, lobbying, engaging and educating the public, and engaging men, specifically. ![Pexels kat smith woman crying scaled jpg](data:image/png;base64,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) This TED talk by Esta Soler highlights four steps taken to combat intimate partner violence: Community organizing, lobbying, engaging and educating the public, and engaging men, specifically.](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/health-info/ted-talk-how-we-turned-the-tide-on-domestic-violence-by-esta-soler) [ResourcesRead ## Defining, Identifying, and Overcoming Domestic Violence A brief overview on defining and identifying violence against women, as well as strategies for overcoming intimate partner violence. ![Pexels cottonbro domestic violence scaled jpg](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAACAAAAAgCAIAAAD8GO2jAAAACXBIWXMAAA7EAAAOxAGVKw4bAAAFR0lEQVRIiX1WQZIcuQ3MBMjuHmm9B/vgP/kh/ocf65MdjpVG09NVBDJ9qOrRbsRKDDaLzShmokAgQf7rn/8ASJIIRpIRTDCIAMKAjJarVd179V61r/XY17avx9q3vfa99uoqqWEBIhFEECQZNgDbOJ4Ajukx8ccavq/5XDb83HoO9seLxxZjGIIJiIBBWABhgwLi3C7bsmT5bLKlc0mSLcs+6OJAJwxiWG2QpIAAIIAEYcdhhgQdcEfrVktqHcP5r9VSwyYNAoEwBXNITcAM0mCSJz55GiRD7Sd0dXd3dXVXdR2/VdXVVgOOsIM2LEaQQ1qHzWSC4tkTxyH7/IITvOrErVW1Vu21Vq1a1VW2QIeRZoIOWuBQ7x8EZsZBgMNhIVNyfxCs6rVqrVr72ve1b/u+b3utVdWASGdyZAhMRJIc3RtAIsggh5Hk+B0BJHS7Wofda6217/u279u274/taKu6AY/EHDGRk2lawRhdDwBkEkm2OYgmEkiYMiVUu6ureq1V+1r7trbH/ng8Hm/vj2/3h7cN3Qhg5vR84RCHkAMRo/sNIJnECA5jEuNJEBIld7m6a1Xta+372h7b4/54//J+X99e8brhGyBgAp+xsHfcFDYtRo7uV4DkJKYxyQ4MeBBphcRu9/EF+6p9X9tjf7zt998er3j7gv8B78/UWsAXIFr5eEs4cGXkaH0hQAzixbgF257EhNMKi2p3qVb3vte2rfdv+/11+4r7K377HfpH+t6BS3vs70FzzCGBAFHEK9GACNGC00o1utyl3lfte23f6v1tvWJ7xRvwij9pD2AB1yXlJmocKkQc6fduBMwjg6120y1Vq5bWvbe3emB9xfYD9KMV0IDVNoYJ4uSwbQgQ3MCRyrBklbXUDxW0oYEF3H9K4LP3AAEcA4grMIEEA+YfvXuoJdwQ0D9Gx2E+4AACgzkJEoOexKQHfYRpwKCBaIYRg3FhvmOCP0U/zU1wAJkjxt8I0kEEnYGgkkGIJgGHm87o4ERMxW2LN4z6GUEAcQVncsyR49dTi8xA0BHmGUo06KSETmc6UjH0beg+/4tP/uExzBviNmLeIsfI+QtBAGESDJM+5c6JLoEyWxgDc2AMzAuuV3799Uvftz+Df8F8ueXlGmNG5BjzM4CjCoRBMHSEKSwzzBSixRpRk2NyXni55e3zfH+539/fduxP6Atwu96u1zkvOUZmRsQYl08ngREgjaMfBEqzhGhFz6jmvMRcMa95+TRuf718/venhVXoo4wFMj+NMUeOzIjI4Bjz5QjUONLNiCOGBctuRQopRyuroy4xVoxbrpWXX8b6+6X+Uy3pKPJ/ibhlzGBGZESQY15e8IQmEAYBCLAhq80WohGtHM2qD46oNaZWsXRvlT3hF/AanMFBJpnkGPOKp1TQCHy4yJaVYgspZyu6mR2jWBVZUZWlbFfPVksELsAFGM/yEsSTwB9ydEgEIMNWi2lUmy32ZDbrwijGYlaMjnJ2tkqinMCEx1HTiQRHjvmMIoR9+uq8DinCbIF5EDRrMAZjIi6MYhVD0WiNlqWAh5FAHmJAjMz5FCJ8nPN5ZZEtIYSQGSIbHI5hDnOCE7wgxDC7Q5JDTvjQmQACGDkmTv/46SIQhuywJbQMJTqBNNMYxjDSOJgGKJAtUwinHT7RCYyIxPd64PMwbND2eVHL8x6J1Ed3ysdkGDIMmoQcVpxV5SSI71EE8LwyGjZlBcKQEUYEGI50KEKRnRnOiAhHOA0ZCFER9KGUhAfJPxCAfJaf4+1TCEmSEUHqmDLEOJYcNGkGoSD1BDTB/wPTtpML69MMHQAAAABJRU5ErkJggg==) A brief overview on defining and identifying violence against women, as well as strategies for overcoming intimate partner violence.](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/health-info/defining-and-overcoming-domestic-violence) [ResourcesWatch ## Webinar on Intimate Partner Violence Webinar from DeafHope about intimate partner violence in the U.S. -- its history, its incidence in marginalized groups, and how best to support survivors. ![Pexels karolina grabowska fist domestic violence scaled jpg](data:image/png;base64,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) Webinar from DeafHope about intimate partner violence in the U.S. -- its history, its incidence in marginalized groups, and how best to support survivors.](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/health-info/webinar-on-intimate-partner-violence) [ResourcesRead ## myPlan App for Safety Planning in Intimate Partner Violence This free mobile app was created by survivors, for survivors, to help with safety planning, decision making, and escape from violent and abusive relationships. ![pexels-porapak-apichodilok-369376](data:image/png;base64,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) This free mobile app was created by survivors, for survivors, to help with safety planning, decision making, and escape from violent and abusive relationships.](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/health-info/myplan-app-for-safety-planning-in-intimate-partner-violence) [ResourcesListen ## Black Women & Intimate Partner Violence This podcast addresses the complexities of navigating intimate partner violence as a Black woman. ![Jd mason q9r Qin IA5 OU unsplash scaled jpg](data:image/png;base64,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) This podcast addresses the complexities of navigating intimate partner violence as a Black woman.](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/health-info/black-women-intimate-partner-violence) [ResourcesRead ## Changing the Way We Talk about Gender-Based Violence An academic researcher explains the real-world impact of how researchers and the media choose to talk about gender-based violence and offers recommendations ![Ehimetalor akhere unuabona violence against women protest unsplash scaled jpg](data:image/png;base64,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) An academic researcher explains the real-world impact of how researchers and the media choose to talk about gender-based violence and offers recommendations](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/health-info/changing-the-way-we-talk-about-gender-based-violence) [ResourcesRead ## College Sexual Assault Map This searchable map of college campuses across the U.S. allows viewers to access sexual assault data and resources at each institution. ![andrea-piacquadio-3808773](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAACAAAAAgCAIAAAD8GO2jAAAACXBIWXMAAA7EAAAOxAGVKw4bAAAF8ElEQVRIiXVWy47sug0sPmT3nHuRrPL/f5dVgCQzbVviMwt75gAJIhhouUVWsShKJnV/Ag0kkG02l83L5rQ53czdqwpEIqJj27Z9f+2v18dr3/dt31gHwPjvkaiMzMqqKgX6e6Ebz1ujge5n/ky7fy/0Pfs/47Hs7obiAWl0d3V1V1VX1/foQgP0+/U26pv0f8Hx27WqWoF6CLKr6taVPyOqCqAGsXBmVT4mnVWSBWGAfqMjKyszIzMz7xQV0HhQKzMjMiPjGZkFgnQTk0g8rpEpWcklVGD+iT3zdsyI+CboQjduUI/7cXc392eTGyTaIGIWEVHRFEmRZOImkm4QuruyfgLziIyoKoVnd2dmeIane7i5mbuZLXfPLBBJZncTsYgM0RAJFiHiBhXfBE/4HhHuHn5XkoZndWWke5i5m5uZrbXmWtPMsxIg0VHdzCzMyqIiyiwAV4GFAVTXnR5/5HtEZKWaRXdlpLm7+Vq2pq255jXnXGaZ1USqUd1EJMQqMpgVJA2uahZuoKsiH3QzM7cIz0x18+6OCDNfy+wH/bquay3zTBDrGFVFoFvBIFZiaVBWM1MDVRkR7rZsmS0zc7fMVFtRXXkT/KCf13Ve53mt9U2wVTWBhXnwo4CrkVnEjO6s9HCzte782nKzyNC1rOtWYGvavNa85nVe53GcxzWnZYF4jL2qGaQ3AbGCuJtCm5ganRnubrbmuuacc11mKyLUpld3hNuyda15rXnO67zO93G8jzktslm2zatbiJVlE93oUUCSRUSNigw3mzbv5F7zXGt5mK5pN8GaNqfd4V/Heb6P8+vrulZEk+67o3Gj76Ib8QBJNakmmLra081srnld13kd53XOeZn/ELivtdb1vb3Heb3fx+fXeV4RTfoRQeDBusvYZewig5i7EapgqqoIX7aueR3XdRzncb6veS4zXcuq6iaYcz4pOs7zfRxfn+fX4dE8LItJd91eY3+N7SU6wFJNkgmiqvLwueZ1zdv1fRzHecw1dc1V9aRoXWtd86mi93F9fh7//nRv2aNp0/1je/3aXmvbl4xBLA1IKghZ5W5zzfO6zvN6H+fX+/11vK953SmqcF9zrWVrrnXNdV3rPK6vz/nPf9hq+bNp+9h+/bnuIlxLx8aiADgThKw087nmnA/H13F+fr3f16lrre5299v5u47nui47vta//u7vkt70z7+aLbf1fQsuMQGBKwFk5XKfa8257jI6z/PrOD7PQ82sqzyeE25mbhZuYSvWGV8RF2BXhVV4hkdYuLmbqILAKgBFpru53TfB78P6dRxqtrrqPmhuFu4RnhFV0R0QkICkgGxEd1RGpmd6hBGDWxrIm8BvfeuO7z7V6ra6O+7QwiI9K6qrCaQqfwH+gPzaeBBxA9WIbq/0SslEtzQQlRmWYZlW6ZVeFaigCvWw7oqICMu8Ay9Qs4p8fIz6mzTJr1/jpTqIpYkKnd1eLZVoSPf9rbUq74ruIKSgBuMlpBHWXRkR6VleXU1NQjLG+PijhRss+6/ttekQETAXUQLR5d1AZTeqsspRTh2MFOoh2JX/2FUjrfv+2Ht1gooYrKL7tvUv3kaDZHttH/vYVQcxN3ESEohuoPmmARwIQjK1CrbBH7syNs2y+7KtjsZDIEN035paam8i0W289m1THSwK5iZKQgBAExpAUt/opdJDaB/S+xBqrfK7ISokUKBmYRmqvUFYqkAsqrptY1cdrPItgpgAgIAGiiiZUriUMZT2oaghTFrt3aiuRvaTH5JSBUikG0TEKjrGGKrKIhBupltEAwQCoe7whVsFQ7mGElpFtDu+G8EENRjEzCpKYJHG3a2wDtWhqiJK/Gw1ET0CiIopmZsZIjSUu4TQwqzViaf7LFATgYUEAiJu/CZQERURYibmJmqiIuqbgXD/08wtTCKsKmgwlwL109QSNfFtSQzqxo3PwiwswszMTES4jQCAbqMiaqZmAjMJc3NDQcnaqO8W9vkhImI8BERE/AAz0YMOIhCafprSOz48S8xETNyM7v8A2xPD5KZTPhYAAAAASUVORK5CYII=) This searchable map of college campuses across the U.S. allows viewers to access sexual assault data and resources at each institution.](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/health-info/college-sexual-assault-map) [ResourcesRead ## Navigating Online Abuse The Online Harrassment Field Manual helps users understand online abuse and develop concrete strategies to prepare for, avoid, and respond to it. ![firmbee-com-SpVHcbuKi6E](data:image/png;base64,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) The Online Harrassment Field Manual helps users understand online abuse and develop concrete strategies to prepare for, avoid, and respond to it.](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/health-info/contending-with-online-abuse)