I concur with you on this. The availability of a theoretical ‘out’ does not automatically mean that the victim is consenting to the ongoing mistreatment. Often

I concur with you on this. The availability of a theoretical ‘out’ does not automatically mean that the victim is consenting to the ongoing mistreatment. Often it is intrinsic that taking that ‘out’ has perceived costs that make it less preferable than enduring the experience the victim is being subjected to. This is in and of itself a source of great angst for the victim.