The report’s authors note their “report focuses on common and unavoidable costs associated with leaving violence, including housing, utilities, transport, communication, temporary accommodation, legal costs, childcare, and essential household goods. “Leaving violence often requires extraordinary social, emotional, and financial resources. “A lack of accessible financial support can be a major deterrent to leaving. These impacts can make it significantly harder to secure housing, access credit, obtain utilities, or establish financial independence after leaving violence. “The logistics of leaving violence can also be overwhelming.