Gender based violence is a bigger problem than what is understood. Most violence is described as intimate partner violence. According to the World Health Organization, 1 in 3 “women worldwide have been subjected to either physical and/or sexual intimate partner violence or non-partner sexual violence in their lifetime” (2024). That is roughly 56,910,000 women just in the United States in 2025 (Statista, 2025). This number is alarming and many survivors do not know how to identify psychological or emotional abuse. And some do not have the resources to leave. Oftentimes they may have children, be financially dependent on the abuser or do not have somewhere to stay safe. These reasons along with many more, are why it is difficult to leave. Even more so, leaving is often the most dangerous time as there are many reported murders during this stage. These statistics are just one reason why aid for victims and survivors of gender based violence is a crucial need. Women’s shelters have begun the process, but they cannot serve the millions of those in need. Some deny access to male adolescence, an obstacle mothers with young boys find difficult to overcome. Others are an increasing distance from one’s work and require financial stability. While some may fit that mold, many rely on their abusers financially as they became isolated. So while women’s shelters have made a leap, there is still much to be done.