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Article Last Updated: Saturday, July 03, 2004 - 6:44:32 PM MST Victims of abuse - domestic violence, sexual abuse, child abuse - often have no where else to go. Some don't even know how to walk away. They can't conceive of living life any other way. And some are too scared to run - they're afraid they'll lose custody of the children, lose what small shreds of security they have, lose their life. For them, there aren't many palatable choices. Sally Torres, Logan County's sole victim's advocate, says in many cases of domestic violence she's seen, the abuser is the sole breadwinner. And when they go to jail, the bills don't get paid. Some even deliberately cut off utilities and phone services, to punish the spouse who filed the report. Sometimes, the threats go even further. Paula Bragg, director of victim services for the 13th Judicial District, said because of the long delays in getting such cases to court, the abuser has time to "work" on the victim. Many end up recanting, "because the victim is too scared to testify." And even if they can get the case before a judge, the victim may clam up on the witness stand. "They (the abuser) are glaring at them. They are saying things that make the victims cringe with fear," Torres said.