Purpose
This module will highlight the barriers encountered by victims living in rural communities when attempting to leave domestic violence situations. Although they suffer the same types of abuse as their urban counterparts, rural victims face unique barriers, making it even more difficult for them to leave a violent home.

Learning Objectives
By the end of this module, participants will be able to:
     1. Discuss some characteristics typical of rural communities.
     2. Discuss the barriers to leaving an abusive relationship, faced by rural victims.
     3. Discuss some of the positive aspects of rural communities in regard to domestic
          violence services.