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We aimed to examine some predictors\u2014perceived severity, risk assessed, responsibility attributed to the aggressor, and dependency\u2014that may be associated with leaving a violent relationship, considering different types of IPV (physical, psychological, and sexual violence as well as controlling behaviors). Additionally, we explored women\u2019s reasons for leaving violent relationships to better understand the decision-making processes involved in the face of diverse forms of violence. A nonexperimental associative study was conducted with a sample of 324 women (\n                    <jats:italic toggle=\"yes\">M<\/jats:italic>\n                    = 31.44,\n                    <jats:italic toggle=\"yes\">SD<\/jats:italic>\n                    = 11.14) who completed an online survey. The results indicated that higher risk assessment predicted leaving relationships characterized by psychological violence, sexual violence, or controlling behaviors. 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